
The Shakespeare Name Dictionary
Routledge (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 18. March 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
552 pages
978-0-415-97114-0 (ISBN)
Description
Entries provide the likely sources for a name; describe historical and mythological backgrounds; examine Shakespeare's presentation of a character or place; and suggest various interpretations of a name. Each entry contains line citations to William Shakespeare: The Complete Works. 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.
Reviews / Votes
"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.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
12 s/w Abbildungen
12 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
792 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-97114-0 (9780415971140)
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Other editions
Additional editions

J. Madison Davis | Daniel A. Frankforter
The Shakespeare Name Dictionary
E-Book
08/2004
1st Edition
Routledge
€60.49
Available for download

J. Madison Davis | Daniel A. Frankforter
The Shakespeare Name Dictionary
E-Book
08/2004
1st Edition
Routledge
€60.49
Available for download
By Davis.
The Shakespeare Name Dictionary
Book
02/1995
Routledge
€119.04
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Persons
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.
Content
Introduction, Abbreviations, Acknowledgements, The Shakespeare Name Dictionary, Works Consulted