A Dictionary Of Shakespeare

Author : Stuart Gillespie
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2016-02-25
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781474216067

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Shakespeare's Books by Stuart Gillespie Pdf

Shakespeare's Books contains nearly 200 entries covering the full range of literature Shakespeare was acquainted with, including classical, historical, religious and contemporary works. The dictionary covers works whose importance to Shakespeare has emerged more clearly in recent years due to new research, as well as explaining current thinking on long-recognized sources such as Plutarch, Ovid, Holinshed, Ariosto and Montaigne. Entries for all major sources include surveys of the writer's place in Shakespeare's time, detailed discussion of their relation to his work, and full bibliography. These are enhanced by sample passages from early modern England writers, together with reproductions of pages from the original texts. Now available in paperback with a new preface bringing the book up to date, this is an invaluable reference tool.

Author : Stanley Wells,James Shaw
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780192806383

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A Dictionary of Shakespeare by Stanley Wells,James Shaw Pdf

Compiled by the general editor of The Oxford Shakespeare, and one of the best-known authorities on the playwright's works, this dictionary offers up-to-date information on all aspects of Shakespeare, both in his own time and in later ages. The wide-ranging entries cover Shakespeare's plays, as well as everything from famous actors, writers, and directors connected with Shakespeare, to theatres, historical figures and places of particular interest relating to his life and work. The dictionary also includes box features of passages on Shakespeare by other famous authors, from Dr Johnson and Jane Austin to Bernard Levin and Virginia Woolf. Ideal reference for the student, actor, or director, and fascinating browsing for the general reader interested in Shakespeare's life and work.

Author : Louise McConnell
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 157958215X

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Dictionary of Shakespeare by Louise McConnell Pdf

William Shakespeare is acknowledged to be the greatest writer in the English language. This new dictionary includes more than 1,500 entries that cover: Shakespeare's theatre and stagecraft; Elizabethan history and society; all of Shakespeare's plays and poems; his main characters; and terms used in critical reviews.Each of the encyclopedic entries provides a clear explanation of the term, its origins, relevance and use. Dictionary of Shakespeare has been carefully written in a non-technical way to insure that all levels of student and researcher will find the entries clear and uncomplicated.The entries help explain the terms used in Shakespeare's texts and in their execution and so provides the historical context required to give the reader a full background of the term. This feature sets the dictionary apart from others on the same subject that concentrate either on single plays or on the biographies of his characters. No other title explains so great a range of theatrical, historical, and"Shakespearean" terms.

Author : David Crystal,Ben Crystal
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Drama
ISBN : 0192737503

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Oxford Illustrated Shakespeare Dictionary by David Crystal,Ben Crystal Pdf

Essential guidance for students and playgoers around the world. A unique dictionary to unlock the mysteries of Shakespeare's world, words and language, compiled by renowned English language expert David Crystal and Shakespearean actor and producer Ben Crystal. Over 4000 Shakespearean words clearly explained with examples from the twelve most studied and performed plays including Macbeth, Hamlet, Julius Caesar, Romeo and Juliet, and A Midsummer Night's Dream. Notes giving insights into Shakespeare's use of language, his society, and theatrical performances. Panels covering the language and conventions used in a wide range of fascinating topics including money, insults, and swearing. Full-colour illustrations of the Elizabethan's bright cosmos, sharp and vicious weapons, fashions of the day, musical instruments, and maps of the lands and place names ! This is the most up-to-date and accessible language reference tool which will boost your understanding and enjoyment of Shakespeare's plays.

Author : Christopher R. Wilson,Michela Calore
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2005-12-01
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781847140647

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Music in Shakespeare by Christopher R. Wilson,Michela Calore Pdf

Musical references, allusions to music, and music stage directions abound in Shakespeare, ranging from simple trumpet flourishes to sophisticated, philosophical allegory. Music in Shakespeare: A Dictionary identifies all musical terms found in the Shakespeare canon. An A-Z of over 300 entries includes a definition of each musical term in its historical and theoretical context, and explores the extent of Shakespeare's use of musical imagery across the full range of his dramatic and poetic work. Music in Shakespeare also analyses the usage of musical instruments and sound effects on the Shakespearean stage, providing descriptions of the instruments employed in the Elizabethan and Jacobean theatres. This is a comprehensive reference guide for scholars and students with interests ranging from the thematic and allegorical relevance of music in Shakespeare's works to the history of performance. It is also aimed at the growing number of directors and actors concerned with recovering the staging conditions of the early modern theatre.

Author : Ben Crystal,David Crystal
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 676 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2004-04-01
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780141941523

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Shakespeare's Words by Ben Crystal,David Crystal Pdf

A vital resource for scholars, students and actors, this book contains glosses and quotes for over 14,000 words that could be misunderstood by or are unknown to a modern audience. Displayed panels look at such areas of Shakespeare's language as greetings, swear-words and terms of address. Plot summaries are included for all Shakespeare's plays and on the facing page is a unique diagramatic representation of the relationships within each play.

Author : Stanley W. Wells,James Shaw
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0192800647

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A Dictionary of Shakespeare by Stanley W. Wells,James Shaw Pdf

Gathers entries about Shakepeare's life and plays, and actors, operas, and organizations associated with his work

Author : Bookcaps
Publisher : BookCaps Study Guides
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781610428941

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The Dictionary of Shakespeare Words by Bookcaps Pdf

Do you ever find yourself reading Shakespeare and are completely lost because of words like Obeisance and Quiddity? This dictionary contains over 4500 Shakespearean words and their definition.

Author : Alison Findlay
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 647 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2014-02-27
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781472557513

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Women in Shakespeare by Alison Findlay Pdf

This is a comprehensive reference guide examining the language employed by Shakespeare to represent women in the full range of his poetry and plays. Including over 350 entries, Alison Findlay shows the role of women within Shakespearean drama, their representations on the Shakespearean stage, and their place in Shakespeare's personal and professional lives.

Author : George Koppelman,Daniel Wechsler
Publisher : Axletree Books
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2015-10-01
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780692500323

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Shakespeare's Beehive by George Koppelman,Daniel Wechsler Pdf

A study of manuscript annotations in a curious copy of John Baret's ALVEARIE, an Elizabethan dictionary published in 1580. This revised and expanded second edition presents new evidence and furthers the argument that the annotations were written by William Shakespeare. This ebook contains text in color, and images. We recommend reading it on a device that displays both.

Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0091677610

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SHAKESPEARE DICTIONARY. by William Shakespeare Pdf

Author : Sujata Iyengar
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2014-02-27
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781472557506

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Shakespeare's Medical Language: A Dictionary by Sujata Iyengar Pdf

Physicians, readers and scholars have long been fascinated by Shakespeare's medical language and the presence of healers, wise women and surgeons in his work. This dictionary includes entries about ailments, medical concepts, cures and, taking into account recent critical work on the early modern body, bodily functions, parts, and pathologies in Shakespeare. Shakespeare's Medical Language will provide a comprehensive guide for those needing to understand specific references in the plays, in particular, archaic diagnoses or therapies ('choleric', 'tub-fast') and words that have changed their meanings ('phlegmatic', 'urinal'); those who want to learn more about early modern medical concepts ('elements', 'humors'); and those who might have questions about the embodied experience of living in Shakespeare's England. Entries reveal what terms and concepts might mean in the context of Shakespeare's plays, and the significance that a particular disease, body part or function has in individual plays and the Shakespearean corpus at large.

Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2014-07-17
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9781408143773

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The Arden Dictionary Of Shakespeare Quotations by William Shakespeare Pdf

Who said " Neither a lender nor a borrower be"? Who are the star-crossed lovers? Which Shakespearean lady protests "too much"? If you have ever been stuck trying to identify a Shakespearean quote then this is the book for you! With over 3,000 quotes from single lines to quite long extracts, organized by topic and by play, this is an essential book for anyone with an interest in Shakespeare. The key word index makes it easy to use and it also includes a glossary of unfamiliar terms and a brief biography of Shakespeare. The Dictionary is easy to dip into by word or theme (love, greed, disease, war etc) or by play, and the indexes allow readers to track down a half-remembered quote easily. An ideal companion for all students, teachers or performers of Shakespeare, this Dictionary is a useful and entertaining reference work.

Author : J. Madison Davis,Daniel A. Frankforter
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 778 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2004-08-02
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781135875718

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The Shakespeare Name Dictionary by J. Madison Davis,Daniel A. Frankforter Pdf

Entries provide the likely sources for a name; describe historical and mythological backgrounds; examine Shakespeare's presentation of a character or place; and suggest various interpretations of a name. Each entry contains line citations to William Shakespeare: The Complete Works. A guide to the historical, mythological, fictional, and geographic references that appear in Shakespeare's complete plays and poems, covering every name, proper adjective, official title, literary and mystical title, and place name.

Author : Marion Gibson,Jo Ann Esra
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2014-02-27
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781780936185

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Shakespeare's Demonology by Marion Gibson,Jo Ann Esra Pdf

Is postdramatic theatre political and if so how? How does it relate to Brecht's ideas of political theatre, for example? How can we account for the relationship between aesthetics and politics in new forms of theatre, playwriting, and performance? The chapters in this book discuss crucial aspects of the issues raised by the postdramatic turn in theatre in the late twentieth and early twenty-first century: the status of the audience and modes of spectatorship in postdramatic theatre; the political claims of postdramatic theatre; postdramatic theatre's ongoing relationship with the dramatic tradition; its dialectical qualities, or its eschewing of the dialectic; questions of representation and the real in theatre; the role of bodies, perception, appearance and theatricality in postdramatic theatre; as well as subjectivity and agency in postdramatic theatre, dance and performance. Offering analyses of a wide range of international performance examples, scholars in this volume engage with Hans-Thies Lehmann's theoretical positions both affirmatively and critically, relating them to other approaches by thinkers ranging from early theorists such as Brecht, Adorno and Benjamin, to contemporary thinkers such as Fischer-Lichte, Rancière and others