Oxford Illustrated Shakespeare Dictionary (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780192737502)

The Oxford Illustrated Shakespeare Dictionary is the first of its kind, a brand new illustrated alphabetical dictionary of all the words and meanings students of Shakespeare need to know. Every word has an example sentence selected from the twelve most studied plays including Macbeth, Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and Henry V. Usage notes and theatre notes provide additional background to Shakespearean times and the performance of his plays.

Further support is provided by language panels on select topics like the humors, swearing, and stage directions, and full-color illustrated thematic spreads on special feature topics from clothes and armor to music and recreation. The dictionary is easy to use with its clear signposting, accessible design, and expertly levelled contemporary look and feel. It is the perfect support for a better understanding of Shakespeare, created by renowned authors Professor David Crystal and actor Ben Crystal, a father and son team who combine for the first time the academic and the theatre, bringing together language, literature, and lexicography in this unique Shakespeare dictionary of global appeal.

Author: David Crystal, Ben Crystal
ISBN-10: 0192737503
ISBN-13: 9780192737502
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Language: English
Published: 06/01/2015
Format: Other
Weight: 1.70lbs
Size: 9.30h x 6.90w x 0.90d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 09/15/2015 pg. 107
Booklist 10/15/2015 pg. 8