Shakespeare's Insults: A Pragmatic Dictionary
Hardback
Main Details
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Shakespeare's Insults: A Pragmatic Dictionary
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Dr Nathalie Vienne-Guerrin
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| Series | Arden Shakespeare Dictionaries |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Hardback | | Pages:512 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780826498335
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| Classifications | Dewey:822.33 |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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| Imprint |
The Arden Shakespeare
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| Publication Date |
28 January 2016 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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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.
ReviewsThorough and easy to use. * Studies in English Literature 1500-1900 *
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