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A glossary; or, Collection of words, phrases, names, and allusions to customs, proverbs, etc., which have been thought to require illustration in the

A glossary; or, Collection of words, phrases, names, and allusions to customs, proverbs, etc., which have been thought to require illustration in the

Nares, Robert

Paperback

Literary CriticismGeneral World HistoryShakespeare

ISBN10: 935415090X
ISBN13: 9789354150906
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Sep 7 2020
Pages: 520
Weight: 2.63
Height: 1.05 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
An indispensable gateway into Shakespeare's language: a living map of idiom, proverb and custom from the age that made modern English. A cornerstone for close readers. Volume I (A-J) of Robert Nares's celebrated glossary collects words, phrases, names and allusions that have been thought to require illustration in the works of English authors, particularly Shakespeare and his contemporaries. Meticulously ordered and richly annotated, it functions as an Elizabethan literature glossary and a practical Shakespeare reference guide, decoding English literary allusions and renaissance literature terms so that proverbs and customs are explained rather than lost to time. Concise entries supply definition, historical background and cross-reference, turning obscure turns of phrase into intelligible speech; the book works both as a historical language collection and a literature students resource for anyone parsing 16th century English usage. Volume I's A-J arrangement makes it straightforward to find a baffling passage; generous cross-referencing and contemporary examples illuminate nuance and usage. Whether reading verse, annotation or footnote, the glossary dissolves anachronism and restores meaning. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Its literary and historical significance is enduring: Nares bridges modern scholarship and the everyday language of early modern England, opening the cultural context behind names, jokes and quotations that populate the plays and pamphlets of the Renaissance. Useful as an academic research tool and companion to Shakespeare, the glossary aids classroom study, editorial work and close reading; at the same time it welcomes curious general readers and rewards classic-literature collectors. Librarians, editors and teachers will value it as a literature students resource and an editorial aid for annotated editions, while private collectors and classic-books enthusiasts will appreciate a carefully prepared classic literature companion that supports repeated consultation and admiration.

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