Shakespeare's Language: A Glossary Of Unfamiliar Words In His Plays And Poems (facts On File Library Of World Literature)
by Eugene F. Shewmaker /
2008 / English / PDF
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It is said that England and America are two nations separated by
a common language, and nowhere is that more true than in our
dealings with the Bard. Rife with arcane references, unfamiliar
expressions, and even made-up words, Shakespeare's texts can
intimidate even the most learned reader. Here in one
comprehensive volume, Shakespeare's ornate and sometimes
bewildering language is made easy to understand. Shakespeare's
Language is an invaluable desktop resource for anyone interested
in making sense of one of the world's greatest playwrights.
It is said that England and America are two nations separated by
a common language, and nowhere is that more true than in our
dealings with the Bard. Rife with arcane references, unfamiliar
expressions, and even made-up words, Shakespeare's texts can
intimidate even the most learned reader. Here in one
comprehensive volume, Shakespeare's ornate and sometimes
bewildering language is made easy to understand. Shakespeare's
Language is an invaluable desktop resource for anyone interested
in making sense of one of the world's greatest playwrights.
The 15,000 entries comprising Shakespeare's Language feature:
The 15,000 entries comprising Shakespeare's Language feature:
Definitions of words as they are used in the texts
Definitions of words as they are used in the texts
A quote placing each defined word or phrase in context, so you
can be sure of its correct usage
A quote placing each defined word or phrase in context, so you
can be sure of its correct usage
Geographical references, historical and mythological figures, and
foreign-language expressions.
Geographical references, historical and mythological figures, and
foreign-language expressions.
