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Originally posted by taxwonk
Actually, Orwell's essay on writing is absolutely mandatory for anyone who would make their living by their words. It may not be as pithy or as well-known as Elements of Style but it's part of the writer's canon in contrast to Strunk and White's popularity with high school english teachers.
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I'll look for it online. You can find a lot of his essays free for some reason.
BTW, this is a good book on writing:
http://www.amazon.com/War-Art-Throug.../dp/0446691437
