Shakespeare's Language: A Glossary of Unfamiliar Words in His Plays and Poems,2nd Rev.Edition | Date: 28 April 2011, 05:10
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Shakespeare's Language: A Glossary of Unfamiliar Words in His Plays and Poems,2nd Rev.Edition (Facts on File Library of World Literature)
By Eugene F. Shewmaker
* Publisher: Facts on File
* Number Of Pages: 628
* Publication Date: 2008-01-31
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 081607125X
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780816071258
Product Description:
Rife with arcane references, unfamiliar expressions, and words of his own invention, Shakespeare's texts can intimidate even the most learned reader. "Shakespeare's Language, Second Edition" is a comprehensive and straightforward guide to the ornate and sometimes bewildering language that may be unfamiliar to today's readers of Shakespeare's plays and poetry.This revised and updated edition contains more than 17,000 definitions - more than 2,000 of which are new - from the adjective "chop-fallen" in "Hamlet" to the verb "beshrew" in "Much Ado About Nothing". It also features an all-new chapter, "Introduction to Shakespeare and His Language," which provides essential background on Shakespeare's life and works, as well as an in-depth discussion of how modern readers can approach his works in order to best understand and enjoy them.Entries feature: definitions of words as they are used in the texts; a Shakespearean quote placing each defined word or phrase in context; the word's part of speech; and, variant usages. Coverage includes geographical references, historical and mythological figures, and foreign-language expressions.
Summary: Excellent background material
Rating: 5
A wonderful reference. You should have this by your side when reading the bard. It will give you fresh insights if you are rereading old favorites.
Summary: New Edition of Shakespeare Book
Rating: 5
Since I did this book, I naturally think it's pretty hot stuff. But you're showing the Gwyneth Paltrow edition. That was the first edition. As of last May there's a new edition with a different cover. New material (now 17,000 definitions), added Introduction to Shakespeare and His Language. Library Journal gave it a "Highly Recommended" (4/15/08). Check it out.
Summary: Convenient, comprehensive glossary.
Rating: 5
As Shewmaker points out, the reader of Shakespeare is often stymied by unfamiliar, archaic, or confusing words in the texts of the great master, and if footnotes are given, they are often at the rear of the book, disrupting the reader's concentration and making difficult what should be a pleasure.
The editor/compiler has consulted the leading texts and interpreters to provide 15,000 of these words and phrases to include the definition, the quote placing it in context, geographical references, foreign-language expressions, and the mythological allusions which are so much a part the richness of Shakespeare's works and our cultural heritage.
Highly recommended as the essential companion for anyone seeking the immeasurable pleasures of Shakespeare.
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