A Dictionary Of The Characters And Proper Names In The Works Of Shakespeare: With Notes On The Sources And Dates Of The Plays And Poems - Softcover

Stokes, Francis Griffin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 116317100X ISBN 13: 9781163171004

Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

""A Dictionary of the Characters and Proper Names in the Works of Shakespeare: With Notes on the Sources and Dates of the Plays and Poems"" by Francis Griffin Stokes is a comprehensive reference guide that provides a detailed analysis of the characters and proper names used in the works of William Shakespeare. The book includes detailed information on the sources and dates of the plays and poems, as well as notes on the historical and cultural context in which they were written. The dictionary is organized alphabetically, making it easy for readers to locate specific characters and proper names. Each entry includes a brief description of the character or name, as well as information on their role in the play or poem. The book also includes cross-references to related characters and names, helping readers to better understand the relationships between different characters and their significance within the works of Shakespeare.In addition to the dictionary entries, the book also includes a detailed introduction that provides an overview of Shakespeare's life and work, as well as an analysis of the historical and cultural context in which he wrote. The introduction also includes a discussion of the sources that Shakespeare drew upon for his plays and poems, and the ways in which he adapted and transformed these sources to create his own unique works.Overall, ""A Dictionary of the Characters and Proper Names in the Works of Shakespeare"" is an essential reference guide for anyone interested in the works of William Shakespeare. It provides a wealth of information on the characters and names used in his plays and poems, as well as valuable insights into the historical and cultural context in which they were written.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 116317100X
• ISBN 13: 9781163171004
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 376