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For decades, people have been studying Shakespeare's life and times and in recent years there has been a renewed surge of interest in aspects of his language. So how can we better understand Shakespeare? David Crystal provides a lively and original introduction to Shakespeare's language, making his plays easily accessible to modern-day audiences. Covering the five main dimensions of language structure - writing system, pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary and conversational style - this book demonstrates how examining these linguistic 'nuts and bolts' can help us achieve a greater appreciation of Shakespeare's linguistic creativity.
| ISBN-13 | 9781107617681 |
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| ISBN-10 | 1107617685 |
| Weight | 0.88 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 5.50 x 0.60 x 8.50 In |
| List Price | $19.99 |
| Edition | 1st Edition |
| Format | Paperback |
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| Language | English |
| Pages | 266 pages |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Published On | 2012-03-29 |
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