Manipulus Vocabulorum : A Rhyming Dictionary Of The English Language

Language: English

Published by Alpha Editions, 2020

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nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Sound, sense and the old tongue. A living map of rhyme. A tool for quick rhyme. Manipulus Vocabulorum is one of the earliest practical rhyming dictionaries of the English language: a compact, ears-first guide composed in 16th century English and preserved in early modern English orthography. Arranged to show English word rhymes rather than alphabetical meaning, it reads as both a poetic composition tool and a reference for curious readers. Poets, playwrights and lyricists will find unexpected partners for a line; writers and editors may use it as a reliable historical English reference; students and scholars treat it as a linguistics study aid. Beyond pure utility, the volume throws up archaic forms and surprising spellings that illuminate the period's rhythms, making it a rewarding resource for language learners and anyone tracing the development of English usage.Of genuine literary and historical importance, Manipulus Vocabulorum marks a turning point in how English was catalogued for creative use. Later generations regarded it as a Victorian language resource and as one of the reference works for poets that informed rhyme practice through the centuries. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. It suits practical composition - from contemporary poets seeking archaic colour to academics charting phonetic change - and its arrangement rewards quick consultation. As a teaching supplement it functions as a language learners resource and supports classroom work in historical linguistics. Collectors of classic English dictionaries will appreciate its provenance and contextual value, while casual readers gain a readable window into 16th century English life and expression. As part of any writers and poets collection or a suite of classic reference works, it serves both the pragmatic needs of composition and the pleasures of historic text.…

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Title
Manipulus Vocabulorum : A Rhyming Dictionary Of The English Language
Author
Peter Levins Henry B. Wheatley)
Publisher
Alpha Editions
Publication year
2020
Condition
Neu
Binding
Taschenbuch
Language
English
ISBN 10
9354308678
ISBN 13
9789354308673
Item weight
465 grams
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229x152x17 mm

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