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Author:   J. Madison Davis ,  Daniel A. Frankforter ,  A Daniel Frankforter (The Pennsylvania State University)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.90cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   1.020kg
ISBN:  

9780415971140

ISBN 10:   0415971144
Pages:   552
Publication Date:   18 March 2004
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction, Abbreviations, Acknowledgements, The Shakespeare Name Dictionary, Works Consulted

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The Dictionary, a valuable addition to the seemingly saturated field of Shakespeare reference, explains it all in engaging, informative articles. <br>-Wilson Library Bulletin <br> Davis and Frankforter list every name, proper adjective, official title, literary and musical title, and place name appearing in Shakespeare's plays and poems. Packed with information, recommended for all levels. <br>-Choice <br> A guide to the historical, mythological, fictional, and geographic references that appear in Shakespeare's complete plays and poems, covering every name, proper adjective, official title, literary and mystical title, and place name. Entries describe historical and mythological allusions, examine the Shakespearean slant given to a person or place, and suggest various interpretations of a name. Historical individuals are described according to what is presently known about their lives. Shakespeare's deviations from historical facts are pointed out, as well as their likely origin. Each entry contains line citations to William Shakespeare: The Complete Works, edited by Wells and Taylor, Oxford U. Press, 1986. <br>-Book News, Inc. <br>

The Dictionary, a valuable addition to the seemingly saturated field of Shakespeare reference, explains it all in engaging, informative articles. -Wilson Library Bulletin Davis and Frankforter list every name, proper adjective, official title, literary and musical title, and place name appearing in Shakespeare's plays and poems. Packed with information, recommended for all levels. -Choice A guide to the historical, mythological, fictional, and geographic references that appear in Shakespeare's complete plays and poems, covering every name, proper adjective, official title, literary and mystical title, and place name. Entries describe historical and mythological allusions, examine the Shakespearean slant given to a person or place, and suggest various interpretations of a name. Historical individuals are described according to what is presently known about their lives. Shakespeare's deviations from historical facts are pointed out, as well as their likely origin. Each entry contains line citations to William Shakespeare: The Complete Works, edited by Wells and Taylor, Oxford U. Press, 1986. -Book News, Inc.

Author Information

J. Madison Davis is Professor in the Professional Writing Program and Director of Curriculum and Instruction at the Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Oklahoma. A. Daniel Frankforter is Professor of History at Pennsylvania State University.

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