Shakespeare's Insults: A Pragmatic Dictionary (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780826498335)

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: Nathalie Vienne-Guerrin
ISBN-10: 0826498337
ISBN-13: 9780826498335
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Language: English
Published: 01/28/2016
Pages: 512
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.00lbs
Size: 9.30h x 6.30w x 1.30d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 07/01/2016
Booklist 07/01/2016 pg. 9