Publisher's Synopsis
""A Dictionary of the Language of Shakespeare"" is a comprehensive reference book that was originally published in 1868 by Jervis and Swynfen. The book is designed to help readers understand the language used by William Shakespeare in his plays and sonnets. It contains over 20,000 words, phrases, and idioms that were commonly used during the Elizabethan era.The dictionary is organized alphabetically, making it easy for readers to find the words they are looking for. Each entry includes the word's definition, as well as examples of how it was used in Shakespeare's works. The book also includes a detailed introduction that provides historical context and explains the language and grammar of Shakespeare's writing.In addition to the dictionary entries, the book includes a glossary of proper names and a list of abbreviations used in Shakespeare's works. There is also a section on pronunciation, which explains how words were pronounced during the Elizabethan era.Overall, ""A Dictionary of the Language of Shakespeare"" is an invaluable resource for anyone studying or reading Shakespeare's works. It provides a detailed and comprehensive understanding of the language and vocabulary used by the greatest playwright in English history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
