Shakespeare's Insults A Pragmatic Dictionary |
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| Author:
| Vienne-Guerrin, Nathalie |
| Series title: | Arden Shakespeare Dictionaries Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4742-5268-3 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2016 |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
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| Imprint: | The Arden Shakespeare |
| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $158.40 |
Book Description:
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Why are certain words used as insults in Shakespeare's world and what do these words do and say? Shakespeare's plays abound with insults which are more often merely cited than thoroughly studied, quotation prevailing over exploration. The purpose of this richly detailed dictionary is to go beyond the surface of these words and to analyse
why and
how words become insults in Shakespeare's world. It's an invaluable resource and reference guide for anyone grappling with the...
More DescriptionWhy are certain words used as insults in Shakespeare's world and what do these words do and say? Shakespeare's plays abound with insults which are more often merely cited than thoroughly studied, quotation prevailing over exploration. The purpose of this richly detailed dictionary is to go beyond the surface of these words and to analyse why and how words become insults in Shakespeare's world. It's an invaluable resource and reference guide for anyone grappling with the complexities and rewards of Shakespeare's inventive use of language in the realm of insult and verbal sparring.