Shakespeare's Words by David Crystal
A Glossary and Language Companion
A lively, accessible guide to the vocabulary and usage of Elizabethan English in Shakespeare’s works, combining a clear glossary of archaic and obscure words with historical notes on pronunciation, spelling, etymology, and usage. It explains coinages and wordplay, gives examples from the plays to show how meanings and connotations shift in context, and is aimed at readers, students, and performers seeking to understand and interpret the language more fully.
- Published
- Unknown
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Unknown
- Pages
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
- No ratings yet
- Alternate Titles
- None
This book is not currently on any lists.