The Elements of Style
manual by Strunk
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The Elements of Style is a widely used style manual for writing in English, originally authored by William Strunk Jr. and later revised and expanded by E.B. White in 1959. The manual emphasizes conciseness and clarity in writing, famously advocating to "omit needless words". It provides guidance on various aspects of writing, including the use of the passive voice and maintaining consistent verb tense. The core principle is that every word should serve a purpose, much like every line in a drawing or every part in a machine.12
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