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Shakespeare's Words

Shakespeare's Words

by David Crystal
Title:
Shakespeare's Words
Author:
David Crystal
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
676 pages
Publisher:
Penguin Books Ltd
ISBN-13:
9780140291179
EAN:
9780140291179
Publication Date:
01/04/2004
Classifications:
Literature: history and criticism
Weight (g):
1392
Dimensions (mm):
229 x 172 x 40
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Price:£23.10
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Description

Suitable for scholars, students and actors, this book contains glosses and quotes for over 14,000 words that could be misunderstood by modern audience. It features different panels that look at such areas of Shakespeare's language as greetings, swear-words and terms of address.

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