Shakespeare's Language
Edition: 2 edition
Publisher: Facts on File; Facts On File
Published: January 31, 2008
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 672
ISBN-13: 9780816071258
Subjects: Language & Linguistics; Reference works; Shakespeare studies & criticism; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Literary Criticism; Plays / Drama; English; Shakespeare; Grammar; Linguistics; Dictionaries; Early modern, 1500-1700; English language; Obsolete words
Description: "Replete with arcane references, unfamiliar expressions, and words of his own invention, Shakespeare's texts can intimidate even the most learned reader. From the adjective "acerb" in Othello to the verb "zwaggered" in King Lear, this revised and updated edition contains approximately 17,000 definitions, more than 2,000 of which are new. It also features a new introductory chapter "Introduction to Shakespeare and His Language," which provides essential background information on Shakespeare's life and an in-depth discussion of how modern readers can approach his works in order best to understand and enjoy them." "Words defined include geographical references, historical and mythological figures, and foreign-language terms. Shakespeare's Language, Second Edition is a comprehensive and straightforward guide to the vocabulary of the world's greatest writer."--Jacket.