Buch, Englisch, 448 Seiten, Format (B × H): 129 mm x 196 mm
Buch, Englisch, 448 Seiten, Format (B × H): 129 mm x 196 mm
ISBN: 978-0-19-280636-9
Verlag: Oxford University Press
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 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; there is also a complete index. 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 being a delight for everyone who likes to play with words.
The perfect rhyming dictionary: rhymes for 45,000 words presented in a clear and user-friendly layout; a complete index; in-text notes to help you create rhymes and better understand rhyming, plus examples to show how other writers have used rhymes; an introduction with a brief outline of the history of rhyming, and creative writing tips and examples. This is a must-have tool for writers of all kinds.
