Shakespeare's Words : A Glossary and Language Companion by Ben Crystal and David Crystal (2002, Uk-B Format Paperback)

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PublisherPenguin Publishing Group
ISBN-100140291172
ISBN-139780140291179
eBay Product ID (ePID)2263999

Product Key Features

Number of Pages676 Pages
Publication NameShakespeare's Words : a Glossary and Language Companion
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2002
SubjectQuotations, Shakespeare, Literacy
TypeNot Available
AuthorBen Crystal, David Crystal
Subject AreaLiterary Criticism, Drama, Reference, Language Arts & Disciplines
FormatUk-B Format Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height1.6 in
Item Weight44.8 Oz
Item Length9.1 in
Item Width6.9 in

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Preface byWells, Stanley
Dewey Edition21
Grade FromTwelfth Grade
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal822.3/3
Grade ToUP
Intended AudienceTrade
SynopsisA 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.
LC Classification NumberPR3072

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  • A dictionary of Shakespeare's words

    Wonderful book. It will help you understand the words not used everyday now. Changes the meaning of some phrases. I helps a lot. I wish I had this 20 years ago.

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  • Shakespeare’s English is different from modern English and this book is very comprehensive and interesting

    Very informative and interesting.

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  • Great book. Thanks

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