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PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated

ISBN-100192806882

ISBN-139780192806888

eBay Product ID (ePID)60451549

Product Key Features

Number of Pages448 Pages

Publication NameOxford Dictionary of Rhymes

LanguageEnglish

SubjectDictionaries, Weddings

Publication Year2007

TypeNot Available

AuthorNot Available

Subject AreaReference

SeriesOxford Quick Reference Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height1.4 in

Item Weight16.6 Oz

Item Length7.7 in

Item Width5.1 in

Additional Product Features

LCCN2006-052516

Dewey Edition22

Reviews'Review from previous edition The Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes contains a vast variety of useful short cuts and fascinating sidetracks. All wordsmiths are bound to enjoy feeling indebted (fetid, minareted, rosetted . . . )' Julia Donaldson (author of The Gruffalo) 'The Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes is a success and a pleasure. The rhyming system mirrors genuine cognition, the way poets work, and using it reveals marvels and carnivals within our language. It is by far the best dictionary of its type because it can be drawn on during the conscious design of a poem, yet it can help you with work which is more intuitive, tentative or open-ended. Dylan Thomas would have adored it; Byron would have respected it.'' David Morley, poet, Director of the Warwick Writing Programme, University of Warwick., 'The Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes is a success and a pleasure. The rhyming system mirrors genuine cognition, the way poets work, and using it reveals marvels and carnivals within our language. It is by far the best dictionary of its type because it can be drawn on during the conscious design ofa poem, yet it can help you with work which is more intuitive, tentative or open-ended. Dylan Thomas would have adored it; Byron would have respected it.''David Morley, poet, Director of the Warwick Writing Programme, University of Warwick., 'Review from previous edition The Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes contains a vast variety of useful short cuts and fascinating sidetracks. All wordsmiths are bound to enjoy feeling indebted (fetid, minareted, rosetted . . . )'Julia Donaldson (author of The Gruffalo), 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., 'The Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes is a success and a pleasure. The rhymingsystem mirrors genuine cognition, the way poets work, and using it revealsmarvels and carnivals within our language. It is by far the best dictionary ofits type because it can be drawn on during the conscious design of a poem, yetit can help you with work which is more intuitive, tentative or open-ended.Dylan Thomas would have adored it; Byron would have respected it.''David Morley, poet, Director of the Warwick Writing Programme, University ofWarwick., 'Review from previous edition The Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes contains avast variety of useful short cuts and fascinating sidetracks. All wordsmiths arebound to enjoy feeling indebted (fetid, minareted, rosetted . . . )'Julia Donaldson (author of The Gruffalo)

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal423.1

Intended AudienceTrade

SynopsisFrom 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. 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., This invaluable resource contains rhymes for over 45,000 words presented in a clear and user-friendly layout. Features include a complete index, in-text notes to help you create rhymes and better understand rhyming, examples to show how other writers have used rhymes, and creative writing tips and examples. There is also a fascinating introduction giving a brief outline of the history of rhyming. A must-have tool for all writers., 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.

LC Classification NumberPE1519