Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes (Oxford Quick Reference) - Softcover

Oxford

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0192806882 ISBN 13: 9780192806888

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2007

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.

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Review

`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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0192806882
• ISBN 13: 9780192806888
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 448