Roget's Thesaurus Of English Words And Phrases
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A cornerstone of the English language reference tradition, Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases presents one of the most comprehensive and enduring collections of synonyms, antonyms, and related expressions ever compiled. Edited by Robert A. Dutch, this classic edition builds upon Peter Mark Roget's original 1852 framework, organizing the vast richness of the English lexicon into conceptually grouped categories rather than simple alphabetical listings, allowing writers to locate precisely the right word for any context. The tone is authoritative and methodical, reflecting the scholarly rigor that has made the Roget name synonymous with linguistic precision for over a century. Whether used by students, professional writers, or language enthusiasts, it instructs through structure, guiding the reader from a single idea outward to a full spectrum of nuanced expression. An indispensable desk reference, it remains as relevant today as when it first transformed the way writers and thinkers engage with the English language.
Author: Robert A. Dutch
Format: Hardback
Published: 1962, Longman
Genre: Reference & language
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A cornerstone of the English language reference tradition, Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases presents one of the most comprehensive and enduring collections of synonyms, antonyms, and related expressions ever compiled. Edited by Robert A. Dutch, this classic edition builds upon Peter Mark Roget's original 1852 framework, organizing the vast richness of the English lexicon into conceptually grouped categories rather than simple alphabetical listings, allowing writers to locate precisely the right word for any context. The tone is authoritative and methodical, reflecting the scholarly rigor that has made the Roget name synonymous with linguistic precision for over a century. Whether used by students, professional writers, or language enthusiasts, it instructs through structure, guiding the reader from a single idea outward to a full spectrum of nuanced expression. An indispensable desk reference, it remains as relevant today as when it first transformed the way writers and thinkers engage with the English language.