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<p>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. <I>Shakespeare's Language</I> is an invaluable desktop resource for anyone interested in making sense of one of the world's greatest playwrights.<br> <br> The 15,000 entries comprising <I>Shakespeare's Language</I> feature:<BR> Definitions of words as they are used in the texts<BR> A quote placing each defined word or phrase in context, so you can be sure of its correct usage<BR> Geographical references, historical and mythological figures, and foreign-language expressions.</p><h3>Library Journal</h3><p>Shewmaker, a retired editor of reference books with a background in drama, aims here to define succinctly and in a basic way over 15,000 words found in Shakespeare's plays and poetry. Every entry includes an in-context quotation showing how the word or phrase was used by Shakes

Author

Eugene F. Shewmaker

Publisher

Facts on File, Incorporated

Published

2008

Language

EN

ISBN

9781438126791

Subjects

Drama, Literary Criticism, Linguistics