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Shakespeare's Insults: A Pragmatic Dictionary

Hardback

Main Details

Title Shakespeare's Insults: A Pragmatic Dictionary
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Dr Nathalie Vienne-Guerrin
SeriesArden Shakespeare Dictionaries
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:512
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156
ISBN/Barcode 9780826498335
ClassificationsDewey:822.33
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint The Arden Shakespeare
Publication Date 28 January 2016
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

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.

Author Biography

Nathalie Vienne-Guerrin is Professor in the English department of the University of Montpellier III Paul Valery, France.

Reviews

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