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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 complexities and rewards of Shakespeare''s inventive use of language in the realm of insult and verbal sparring.

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Thorough and easy to use. * Studies in English Literature 1500-1900 *

Table of Contents
Series Editor's Preface Acknowledgements Introduction Abbreviations A-Z entries Select Bibliography Index

Shakespeares Insults

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      Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing (UK)
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 1/28/2016 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780826498335, 978-0826498335
      ISBN10: 0826498337
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      ELT & Literary Studies Literary studies: c 1600 to c 1800 Literary studies: plays and playwrights

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      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 complexities and rewards of Shakespeare''s inventive use of language in the realm of insult and verbal sparring.

      Trade Review
      Thorough and easy to use. * Studies in English Literature 1500-1900 *

      Table of Contents
      Series Editor's Preface Acknowledgements Introduction Abbreviations A-Z entries Select Bibliography Index

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