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The Arden Dictionary of Shakespeare Quotations

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The Arden Dictionary of Shakespeare Quotations is an essential reference containing over 3,000 quotations from Shakespeare's plays, ranging from memorable single lines to longer extracts. Organised by topic and play, and supported by a comprehensive key word index, this dictionary makes locating even half-remembered quotes straightforward. It also includes a glossary of unfamiliar terms and a concise biography of Shakespeare, making it an accessible and practical tool for literature enthusiasts.
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Format: Hardback
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This volume is perfect for Shakespeare lovers, students, actors, after-dinner speakers, and anyone who enjoys exploring the Bard's language, as well as those seeking a charming literary gift.

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With over 3,000 quotes organized by topic and by play the Dictionary is very easy to use. It also includes a glossary of unfamiliar terms and a brief biography of Shakespeare. The key word index makes it easy to dip into by word, theme or play allowing you to track down a half-remembered quote easily.

With over 3,000 quotes organized by topic and by play the Dictionary is very easy to use. It also includes a glossary of unfamiliar terms and a brief biography of Shakespeare. The key word index makes it easy to dip into by word, theme or play allowing you to track down a half-remembered quote easily.

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Who said Neither a lender or borrower be, who loved not wisely but too well and whose salad days are now behind her? If you have ever struggled to remember a Shakespeare quote, this is the book for you. It has over 3,000 quotes from single lines to quite long extracts, organised by topic and by play, with a key word index making it very easy to use. The dictionary also includes a glossary of unfamiliar terms and a brief biography of Shakespeare. It is very easy to dip into by word, theme or by play, and the key word index means you can track down a half-remembered quote easily.

A beautifully produced small format hardback with a colourful jacket, book ribbon, and a bookplate, this is a great gift for literary types, after dinner speakers, and crossword fillers!

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781408128978

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 September 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: The Arden Shakespeare

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 35.0mm

Width: 120.0mm

Height: 192.0mm

Weight: 418g

Pages: 416

About the Author

Jane Armstrong is a freelance editor and writer living in London.

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