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Miss Thistlebottom's hobgoblins
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I Like Woe Is I and I love a book by Theodore Bernstein called Miss thistle Bottom's hob goblins which is really one of the best books about being in the trenches with writing.
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Miss Thistlebottom's Hobgoblins is a classic exploration of English usage and stubborn grammatical superstitions written by Theodore Menline Bernstein. When Benjamin Dryer appeared on The Book Review podcast in July 2024 for an episode titled A Class in Dreyer's English, he shared his deep affection for this particular volume. Dryer declared that he loved the book, praising it as genuinely one of the absolute best works about being in the trenches with professional writing and editing. Bernstein, a legendary editor at The New York Times, compiled the work to debunk common myths and rigid misconceptions about what constitutes proper English. Dryer's enthusiastic endorsement on the podcast highlighted the practical wisdom and enduring relevance of Bernstein's editorial insights for anyone who struggles with the day-to-day challenges of crafting clear prose. By singling out this specific title, Dryer connected his own celebrated approach to language with the rich tradition of mid-century editorial guides that treat writing not as a set of unbreakable, intimidating laws, but as a living, breathing craft requiring judgment, flexibility, and a healthy dose of common sense.
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Benjamin Dryer I Like Woe Is I and I love a book by Theodore Bernstein called Miss thistle Bottom's hob goblins which is r… 1
“I Like Woe Is I and I love a book by Theodore Bernstein called Miss thistle Bottom's hob goblins which is really one of the best books about being in the trenches with writing”