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The Oxford Illustrated Shakespeare Dictionary is the first of its kind, a brand new illustrated alphabetical dictionary of all the words and meanings students of Shakespeare need to know. Every word has an example sentence selected from the twelve most studied plays, including Macbeth, Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and Henry V. Usage notes and theatre notes provide additional background to Shakespearean times and the performance of his plays. Further support is provided by language panels on select topics like the humours, swearing, and stage directions, and full-colour illustrated thematic spreads on special feature topics from clothes and armour to music and recreation. The dictionary is easy to use with its clear signposting, accessible design, and expertly levelled contemporary look and feel. It is the perfect support for a full understanding of Shakespeare, created by renowned authors Professor David Crystal and actor Ben Crystal, a father and son team who combine for the first time the academic and the theatre, bringing together language, literature, and lexicography in this unique Shakespeare dictionary of global appeal.Click here for a reviewProduct Identifiers
PublisherOxford University Press
ISBN-139780192737502
eBay Product ID (ePID)213457528
Product Key Features
Number of Pages352 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameOxford Illustrated Shakespeare Dictionary
Publication Year2015
TypeReference
AuthorDavid Crystal, Ben Crystal
Subject AreaLanguage Study, Children & Young Adults
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height242 mm
Item Weight766 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorBen Crystal, David Crystal