Shakespeare's Words

Shakespeare's Words PDF

Author: Ben Crystal

Publisher: Penguin UK

Published: 2004-04-01

Total Pages: 676

ISBN-13: 0141941529

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A vital resource for scholars, students and actors, this book contains glosses and quotes for over 14,000 words that could be misunderstood by or are unknown to a modern audience. Displayed panels look at such areas of Shakespeare's language as greetings, swear-words and terms of address. Plot summaries are included for all Shakespeare's plays and on the facing page is a unique diagramatic representation of the relationships within each play.

The Dictionary of Shakespeare Words

The Dictionary of Shakespeare Words PDF

Author: Bookcaps

Publisher: BookCaps Study Guides

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 359

ISBN-13: 1610428943

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Do you ever find yourself reading Shakespeare and are completely lost because of words like Obeisance and Quiddity? This dictionary contains over 4500 Shakespearean words and their definition.

A Dictionary of Shakespeare

A Dictionary of Shakespeare PDF

Author: Stanley Wells

Publisher:

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 0192806386

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Compiled by the general editor of The Oxford Shakespeare, and one of the best-known authorities on the playwright's works, this dictionary offers up-to-date information on all aspects of Shakespeare, both in his own time and in later ages. The wide-ranging entries cover Shakespeare's plays, as well as everything from famous actors, writers, and directors connected with Shakespeare, to theatres, historical figures and places of particular interest relating to his life and work. The dictionary also includes box features of passages on Shakespeare by other famous authors, from Dr Johnson and Jane Austin to Bernard Levin and Virginia Woolf. Ideal reference for the student, actor, or director, and fascinating browsing for the general reader interested in Shakespeare's life and work.

Coined by Shakespeare

Coined by Shakespeare PDF

Author: Jeff McQuain

Publisher:

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13:

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A dictionary of terms that were first coined in William Shakespeare's plays. Each entry explains the source of the word, how the word is used throughout history, and where each word appears in Shakespeare's works.

The Arden Dictionary Of Shakespeare Quotations

The Arden Dictionary Of Shakespeare Quotations PDF

Author: William Shakespeare

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 2014-07-17

Total Pages: 410

ISBN-13: 1408143771

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Who said " Neither a lender nor a borrower be"? Who are the star-crossed lovers? Which Shakespearean lady protests "too much"? If you have ever been stuck trying to identify a Shakespearean quote then this is the book for you! With over 3,000 quotes from single lines to quite long extracts, organized by topic and by play, this is an essential book for anyone with an interest in Shakespeare. The key word index makes it easy to use and it also includes a glossary of unfamiliar terms and a brief biography of Shakespeare. The Dictionary is easy to dip into by word or theme (love, greed, disease, war etc) or by play, and the indexes allow readers to track down a half-remembered quote easily. An ideal companion for all students, teachers or performers of Shakespeare, this Dictionary is a useful and entertaining reference work.

Shakespeare's Medical Language: A Dictionary

Shakespeare's Medical Language: A Dictionary PDF

Author: Sujata Iyengar

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2014-02-27

Total Pages: 432

ISBN-13: 1472557506

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Physicians, readers and scholars have long been fascinated by Shakespeare's medical language and the presence of healers, wise women and surgeons in his work. This dictionary includes entries about ailments, medical concepts, cures and, taking into account recent critical work on the early modern body, bodily functions, parts, and pathologies in Shakespeare. Shakespeare's Medical Language will provide a comprehensive guide for those needing to understand specific references in the plays, in particular, archaic diagnoses or therapies ('choleric', 'tub-fast') and words that have changed their meanings ('phlegmatic', 'urinal'); those who want to learn more about early modern medical concepts ('elements', 'humors'); and those who might have questions about the embodied experience of living in Shakespeare's England. Entries reveal what terms and concepts might mean in the context of Shakespeare's plays, and the significance that a particular disease, body part or function has in individual plays and the Shakespearean corpus at large.

Oxford Illustrated Shakespeare Dictionary

Oxford Illustrated Shakespeare Dictionary PDF

Author: David Crystal

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 9780192737502

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Essential guidance for students and playgoers around the world. A unique dictionary to unlock the mysteries of Shakespeare's world, words and language, compiled by renowned English language expert David Crystal and Shakespearean actor and producer Ben Crystal. Over 4000 Shakespearean words clearly explained with examples from the twelve most studied and performed plays including Macbeth, Hamlet, Julius Caesar, Romeo and Juliet, and A Midsummer Night's Dream. Notes giving insights into Shakespeare's use of language, his society, and theatrical performances. Panels covering the language and conventions used in a wide range of fascinating topics including money, insults, and swearing. Full-colour illustrations of the Elizabethan's bright cosmos, sharp and vicious weapons, fashions of the day, musical instruments, and maps of the lands and place names ! This is the most up-to-date and accessible language reference tool which will boost your understanding and enjoyment of Shakespeare's plays.

The Dictionary of Shakespeare Words

The Dictionary of Shakespeare Words PDF

Author: BookCaps Study Guides Staff

Publisher:

Published: 2012-02-28

Total Pages: 644

ISBN-13: 9781470161835

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Do you ever find yourself reading Shakespeare and are completely lost because of words like Obeisance and Quiddity? This dictionary contains over 4500 Shakespearean words and their definition.

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