The king's english/kingsley amis

The Kings English is Kingsley Amiss authoritative and witty guide to the use and abuse of the English language.

A scourge of illiteracy and a thorn in the side of pretension, Amis provides indispensable advice about the linguistic blunders and barbarities that lie in wait for us, from danglers, four-letter words to jargon and even Welsh rarebit.

If you have ever wondered whether its acceptable to start a sentence with and, to boldly split an infinitive, or to cross your sevens in the French style, Amis has the answer - or a trenchant opinion.

By turns reflective, acerbic and provocative, The Kings English is for anyone who cares about how the English language is used.