Oxford Dictionary Of Rhymes (Oxford Paperback Reference) - Softcover

Oxford, Oxford

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0192806882 ISBN 13: 9780192806888

Publisher: Oxford University Press, U.S.A., 2005

Synopsis

From writing poems to writing birthday cards, and from the garret to the classroom, the Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes has what every writer (or budding writer) needs. It contains rhymes for 45,000 words, including proper names, place names, and foreign terms used in English. The organization and layout are remarkably clear, making the volume very easy to use, and there is a complete index for added ease of reference. In-text notes offer tips on using rhymes effectively, make suggestions for expanding the rhyming lists included in the book, and give examples of how poets, past and present, have used rhyme. The wide-ranging and accessible introduction offers a brief outline of rhyming in its literary and historical contexts, and gives further advice on creative writing. The design is contemporary and clear, making the Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes simple to navigate. In short, this is a must-have tool for writers of all kinds and a superb reference for English teachers, as well as a delight for everyone who likes to play with words.

About this title

Product Description:

From writing poems to writing birthday cards, and from the garret to the classroom, this title contains rhymes for 45,000 words, including proper names, place names, and foreign terms used in English. Its features include in-text notes to help you create rhymes, examples to show how other writers have used rhymes, and writing tips and examples.

Review:

The natural partner for a thesaurus, it might actually inspire you to start writing verse of your own, even if you hadn't considered it before. (Alastair Mabbott, The Herald (Glasgow))

The introduction by John Lennard is worth the price of the book alone. It should be required reading by aybody who considers themselves to be a versifier or lover of poetry. (Charles Howard, Writer's Forum)

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press, U.S.A.
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0192806882
• ISBN 13: 9780192806888
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 448