Title: A First Chapter Lacking Clarity
Review: I have just read, and unfortunately re-read and re-read, the first chapter "Causes" in the 1995 paperback version of "Style Toward Clarity and Grace". The author states on page three that "English writers have responded to three influences on our language.Two are historical and one cultural." The two historical influences are quickly dealt with, but the cultural influence is never clearly presented. I read the chapter at least four times, but couldn't find what he was talking about. Perhaps it was edited out of this edition. A very frustrating beginning to the book. Perhaps, the author would be kind enough to tell this reader what is the cultural influence he spoke of, and on what page(s)?
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