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The Latin Element in Shakespeare and the Bible: An Analysis of the Several Languages Represented in the Vocabulary of Shakespeare and the King James V

The Latin Element in Shakespeare and the Bible: An Analysis of the Several Languages Represented in the Vocabulary of Shakespeare and the King James V

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Literary CriticismEtymologyBible Studies

ISBN10: 1025779061
ISBN13: 9781025779065
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 380
Weight: 1.56
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Latin Element in Shakespeare and the Bible is an exhaustive linguistic study that examines the profound influence of the Latin language on two of the most significant pillars of English literature: the works of William Shakespeare and the King James Version of the Bible. This analytical work provides a detailed breakdown of the various languages that comprise the vocabularies of these seminal texts, focusing specifically on the prevalence and role of Latin-derived words.

Through careful categorization and statistical analysis, Nellie Angel Smith explores the etymological foundations of the English language during the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras. The study offers insights into how classical influences shaped the literary and religious discourse of the time, highlighting the stylistic differences and similarities between secular drama and sacred scripture. Scholars of linguistics, Renaissance literature, and biblical history will find this volume to be an invaluable resource for understanding the evolution of the English lexicon.

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