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Semicolon: The Past, Present, and Future of a Misunderstood Mark

Cecelia Watson
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Semicolon: The Past, Present, and Future of a Misunderstood Mark

Nonfiction | Reference/Text Book | Adult | Published in 2019

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Cecelia Watson

Semicolon: The Past, Present, and Future of a Misunderstood Mark

Nonfiction | Reference/Text Book | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

213

Format

Reference/Text Book • Nonfiction

Theme
Language
Topic
World History
Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Semicolon: The Past, Present, and Future of a Misunderstood Mark, Cecelia Watson explores the history, evolution, and cultural impact of the semicolon. She emphasizes its flexibility and the various ways individuals use it in writing. Watson invites readers to reconsider strict grammatical rules and appreciate the semicolon's unique role in shaping language and communication.

Informative

Contemplative

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

4.0

2,671 ratings

61%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Semicolon: The Past, Present, and Future of a Misunderstood Mark by Cecelia Watson is lauded for its intriguing exploration of the semicolon’s history and surprising insights into language rules. Critics praise its engaging narrative and depth, though some find its scope limited. Overall, it enlightens readers on punctuation's cultural significance.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Semicolon: The Past, Present, and Future of a Misunderstood Mark?

A reader who enjoys Semicolon: The Past, Present, and Future of a Misunderstood Mark would likely have a passion for linguistics, grammar, and history. Fans of Lynne Truss's Eats, Shoots & Leaves and Mary Norris's Between You & Me: Confessions of a Comma Queen would find it particularly engaging and insightful.

4.0

2,671 ratings

61%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

213

Format

Reference/Text Book • Nonfiction

Theme
Language
Topic
World History
Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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