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No Uncertain Terms
More Writing from the Popular "On Language" Column in the New York Times Magazine
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384 pages
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William Safire, a Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist, has been a prominent voice on language since 1979 through his "On Language" column in "The New York Times Magazine." His insightful commentary spans grammar, usage, and etymology, often reflecting on contemporary political events and cultural trends. With a knack for identifying linguistic missteps, especially among politicians, he explores the origins of everyday phrases and idioms. This collection promises to be both scholarly and entertaining, filled with witty observations and passionate critiques of language in modern society.
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2004, paperback
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