Elements of Style

Elements of Style

William Strunk, Jr.

Episodes 22
Avg. Duration 10m
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Since Feb 2026
Latest Episode Feb 2026

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About This Podcast

The Elements of Style by William Strunk, Jr. is a timeless guide to American English writing that has shaped the way students and writers communicate since its original publication in 1918. This influential style manual is often a staple in high school and university composition courses. The first edition introduced eight fundamental rules of usage, ten core principles of composition, and a collection of commonly misused words and expressions. Originally printed as a private edition for Strunks students, it quickly gained popularity on campus, affectionately dubbed the little book. Over the years, it has sold more than ten million copies, cementing its status as a classic. This particular version is based on the public-domain text from 1918, which has been collaboratively refined and preserved in the digital age. Join us as we explore the essential elements that can elevate your writing!

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011 - VI Spelling

Feb 28, 2026 6m

The Elements of Style by William Strunk, Jr. is a timeless guide to American English writing that has shaped the way students and writers communicate since its original publication in 1918. This…

010 - V Words and Expressions Commonly Misused nature to would

Feb 28, 2026 10m

The Elements of Style by William Strunk, Jr. is a timeless guide to American English writing that has shaped the way students and writers communicate since its original publication in 1918. This…

009 - V Words and Expressions Commonly Misused all right to most

Feb 28, 2026 13m

The Elements of Style by William Strunk, Jr. is a timeless guide to American English writing that has shaped the way students and writers communicate since its original publication in 1918. This…

008 - IV A Few Matters of Form

Feb 28, 2026 6m

The Elements of Style by William Strunk, Jr. is a timeless guide to American English writing that has shaped the way students and writers communicate since its original publication in 1918. This…

007 - III Elementary Principles of Composition Rules 17 18

Feb 28, 2026 7m

The Elements of Style by William Strunk, Jr. is a timeless guide to American English writing that has shaped the way students and writers communicate since its original publication in 1918. This…

006 - III Elementary Principles of Composition Rules 14 16

Feb 28, 2026 12m

The Elements of Style by William Strunk, Jr. is a timeless guide to American English writing that has shaped the way students and writers communicate since its original publication in 1918. This…

005 - III Elementary Principles of Composition Rules 11 13

Feb 28, 2026 11m

The Elements of Style by William Strunk, Jr. is a timeless guide to American English writing that has shaped the way students and writers communicate since its original publication in 1918. This…

004 - III Elementary Principles of Composition Rules 9 10

Feb 28, 2026 14m

The Elements of Style by William Strunk, Jr. is a timeless guide to American English writing that has shaped the way students and writers communicate since its original publication in 1918. This…

003 - II Elementary Rules of Usage Rules 5 8

Feb 28, 2026 10m

The Elements of Style by William Strunk, Jr. is a timeless guide to American English writing that has shaped the way students and writers communicate since its original publication in 1918. This…

002 - II Elementary Rules of Usage Rules 1 4

Feb 28, 2026 12m

The Elements of Style by William Strunk, Jr. is a timeless guide to American English writing that has shaped the way students and writers communicate since its original publication in 1918. This…

001 - I Introductory

Feb 28, 2026 4m

The Elements of Style by William Strunk, Jr. is a timeless guide to American English writing that has shaped the way students and writers communicate since its original publication in 1918. This…

011 - VI Spelling

Feb 27, 2026 6m

The Elements of Style by William Strunk, Jr. is a timeless guide to American English writing that has shaped the way students and writers communicate since its original publication in 1918. This…

010 - V Words and Expressions Commonly Misused nature to would

Feb 27, 2026 10m

The Elements of Style by William Strunk, Jr. is a timeless guide to American English writing that has shaped the way students and writers communicate since its original publication in 1918. This…

009 - V Words and Expressions Commonly Misused all right to most

Feb 27, 2026 13m

The Elements of Style by William Strunk, Jr. is a timeless guide to American English writing that has shaped the way students and writers communicate since its original publication in 1918. This…

008 - IV A Few Matters of Form

Feb 27, 2026 6m

The Elements of Style by William Strunk, Jr. is a timeless guide to American English writing that has shaped the way students and writers communicate since its original publication in 1918. This…

007 - III Elementary Principles of Composition Rules 17 18

Feb 27, 2026 7m

The Elements of Style by William Strunk, Jr. is a timeless guide to American English writing that has shaped the way students and writers communicate since its original publication in 1918. This…

006 - III Elementary Principles of Composition Rules 14 16

Feb 27, 2026 12m

The Elements of Style by William Strunk, Jr. is a timeless guide to American English writing that has shaped the way students and writers communicate since its original publication in 1918. This…

005 - III Elementary Principles of Composition Rules 11 13

Feb 27, 2026 11m

The Elements of Style by William Strunk, Jr. is a timeless guide to American English writing that has shaped the way students and writers communicate since its original publication in 1918. This…

004 - III Elementary Principles of Composition Rules 9 10

Feb 27, 2026 14m

The Elements of Style by William Strunk, Jr. is a timeless guide to American English writing that has shaped the way students and writers communicate since its original publication in 1918. This…

003 - II Elementary Rules of Usage Rules 5 8

Feb 27, 2026 10m

The Elements of Style by William Strunk, Jr. is a timeless guide to American English writing that has shaped the way students and writers communicate since its original publication in 1918. This…

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