Buckley: The Right Word (Harvest Book)
by Samuel S. Vaughan, William F. Buckley Jr.
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Author: Samuel S. Vaughan, William F. Buckley Jr.Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1998-05-01
ISBN: 0156005697
Number of pages: 544
Publisher: Mariner Books
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- ISBN13: 9780156005692
- Condition: New
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Summary: 5 Stars
When I first became an avid reader of Mr. Buckley's work I was amazed at how often his use of words was attacked. I wondered whether a new crime bill had been passed that outlawed a person being articulate. Why should someone who joyfully uses language be pilloried for doing so? Even commercial reviewers feel the need to go to their thesaurus, trot out words that they have never used before and look foolish. They become guilty of the offense of affectation that so often is the charge against Mr. Buckley.This collection of writing, and with it the discussion of language is many things, at no point is it not worthy of the reader's time. For all on Amazon who write their thoughts about a book, there is a section on reviewing that is priceless. The correspondence that is shared between his readers and Mr. Buckley set the standard for wit.
What is the alternative his detractors seek? Perhaps one of those books "English For Dummies?" I suppose a minimal number of words, subsidized with hand signals and grunts would please some. I choose to adhere to Mr. Buckley's love of language, even though when he is the writer I am often reduced to flipping through a dictionary. So what! The decriminalization of learning was passed long ago. Freedom of speech includes the right to expand your vocabulary in the pursuit of your happiness. To the extent others are bothered, again, so what? Apathy may have become a national pastime, but it is not required.
This book was carefully titled. I don't mean to shock his detractors but Mr. Buckley is a Conservative, so "right" was the only alternative for the title. Correct, appropriate, acceptable, could never do for this master of language. He uses a word because it works, because his choice enhances the reading and listening experience.
Grab a dictionary, expand your lexicon, the pain is minimal.
Summary of Buckley: The Right Word (Harvest Book)
Buckley?s provocative observations on the use and abuse of English, gathered for the first time in a single volume - a ?veritable cornucopia of language and logic that belongs in every library? (Library Journal). Edited by Samuel S. Vaughan.
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