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This book is a study of variant pronunciations used in Shakespeare’s time, and demonstrates the central importance of this knowledge to the proper understanding of his verse. The author explores how the sounds of words have changed over time, and how these changes affect our understanding of Shakespeare’s plays. The author also discusses the implications of these findings for the performance of Shakespeare’s plays, and for our understanding of early modern English more generally. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in Shakespeare, or in the history of the English language.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a study of variant pronunciations used in Shakespeareâs time, and demonstrates the central importance of this knowledge to the proper understanding of his verse. The author explores how the sounds of words have changed over time, and how these changes affect our understanding of Shakespeareâs plays. The author also discusses the implications of these findings for the performance of Shakespeareâs plays, and for our understanding of early modern English more generally. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in Shakespeare, or in the history of the English language. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333624460_0
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