
Gathers a variety of words, phrases, and sentences which read the same backward or forward
This book investigates the linguistic phenomenon of palindromes by compiling an extensive collection of words, phrases, and sentences that maintain identical character sequences when read forward or backward. The authors, John Charles Pool and Ross M. Laroe, curate a diverse selection of reversible linguistic structures to demonstrate the versatility and constraints of the English language. By organizing these examples, the text provides a reference for both casual wordplay enthusiasts and those interested in the structural mechanics of palindromic construction.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Readers frequently note the accessibility of this collection for casual entertainment and linguistic curiosity. Experts highlight this as a straightforward reference text for those interested in the mechanics of wordplay.
Page Count:
64
Publication Date:
1985-01-01
Publisher:
Henry Holt & Co
ISBN-10:
0030044278
ISBN-13:
9780030044274
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