Stops, or How to Punctuate

Description

In the 19th and early 20th century, punctuation used to be regarded as a key element in grammar, as well as in understanding the actual meaning of a sentence, as intended to be conveyed by the writer.

Paul Allardyce places significant emphasis on the use of “stops” and punctuation marks in this intriguing and well-written book about grammar, majestically displaying their importance in making any type of paper, official text or book easier to read and more precise in its ability to send the right message to the reader. Allardyce explains how even the simplest of sentences can be extremely confusing, and even meaningless, without the use of properly placed punctuation marks. Additionally, he points out the striking differences between English and Latin – or any of the Latin languages and dialects used back then – diving deep into the understanding of English as a unique and significantly challenging written language.

The book has exceptional educational and historic value, not only presenting some key lessons on the importance of grammar that even scholars often overlook today, but also offering insight into the main issues that properly used grammar and punctuation was utilized for in Allardyce’s time.
Unlike many boring and tiresome books on grammar, this one is a quick and easy read, despite its somewhat dated language and concepts. Short, to the point and highly instructional, “Stops” or Hot to Punctuate is still seen as an extremely valuable read by grammar buffs today, and it can definitely qualify as a precise grammar handbook for the modern intellectual.
When you allow Paul’s clean, insightful and captivating style to take you back in time to an age when people used to place much higher value on correctly expressing their thoughts through the written word, you will undoubtedly be entranced by this remarkable work, and likely learn a few very valuable lessons in the process.
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