{"product_id":"oxford-illustrated-shakespeare-dictionary-paperback","title":"Oxford Illustrated Shakespeare Dictionary - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid Crystal\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBen Crystal\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eOxford Illustrated Shakespeare Dictionary\u003c\/em\u003e is the first of its kind, a brand new illustrated alphabetical dictionary of all the words and meanings students of Shakespeare need to know. Every word has an example sentence selected from the twelve most studied plays including \u003cem\u003eMacbeth\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eHamlet\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eRomeo and Juliet\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eA Midsummer Night's Dream\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eHenry V\u003c\/em\u003e. Usage notes and theatre notes provide additional background to Shakespearean times and the performance of his plays. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFurther support is provided by language panels on select topics like the \u003cem\u003ehumors\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eswearing\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003estage directions\u003c\/em\u003e, and full-color illustrated thematic spreads on special feature topics from \u003cem\u003eclothes\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003earmor\u003c\/em\u003e to \u003cem\u003emusic\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003erecreation\u003c\/em\u003e. The dictionary is easy to use with its clear signposting, accessible design, and expertly levelled contemporary look and feel. It is the perfect support for a better understanding of Shakespeare, created by renowned authors Professor David Crystal and actor Ben Crystal, a father and son team who combine for the first time the academic and the theatre, bringing together language, literature, and lexicography in this unique Shakespeare dictionary of global appeal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavid Crystal\u003c\/strong\u003e is known throughout the world as a writer, editor, lecturer and broadcaster on language. He has published extensively on the history and development of English, including The Stories of English (2004), Evolving English (2010), Begat: The King James Bible and the English Language (2010), The Story of English in 100 Words (2011), Spell It Out: The Singular Story of English Spelling (2012), and Wordsmiths and Warriors: The English-Language Tourist's Guide to Britain (with Hilary Crystal, 2013). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBen Crystal\u003c\/strong\u003e is an actor, writer, and producer. Along with books co-written with his father, he wrote a series of introductions to Shakespeare's plays for Arden called Springboard Shakespeare and his Shakespeare on Toast was shortlisted for the Educational Writer of the Year Award. He and his ensemble perform Shakespeare in original pronunciation (OP) and give workshops around the world.\u003cbr\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 9.3 x 6.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 01, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52702272094515,"sku":"9780192737502","price":31.82,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/MzFQNHM3ckJBU0xsanA2RlJLWnV0QT09.webp?v=1763301395","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/oxford-illustrated-shakespeare-dictionary-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}