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The author dedicates the book to Norman Kenneth Stephen, a former Senior Assistant Master at Harrow School, acknowledging him as the first to demonstrate that the English language is accessible to all, though few can master it.
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The author dedicates the book to Norman Kenneth Stephen, a former Senior Assistant Master at Harrow School, acknowledging him as the first to demonstrate that the English language is accessible to all, though few can master it.
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“To Norman Kenneth Stephen, late Senior Assistant Master of Harrow School, who was the first to show me that, though few can bend it, the long bow of English is on every man's back, this book is respectfully and gratefully dedicated.”
This book is dedicated to Norman Kenneth Stephen, a former senior teacher at Harrow School, who first taught me that while few can master the English language, it is available to everyone.
The dedication expresses gratitude and acknowledges the influence of the dedicatee on the author's understanding of language.
