About the Book:

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A comprehensive dictionary that covers the plays, poems, characters and background to Shakespeare's works. The dictionary also includes terms used in the theatre and stagecraft, as well as historical references and details on the Elizabethan historical and social period.

This Dictionary of Shakespeare has been carefully written to ensure that all levels of student and enthusiast find the entries clear, yet thorough. Encyclopedic entries provide clear explanations, together with the entry's origin, relevance, and use.

• Clear synopses of plays and their characters
• Includes entries for theatrical, historical and social terms from the Elizabethan age
• Covers literary terms and expressions used about Shakespeare's work
• Details of individual theatres, their construction and production techniques

What people say:

"A handy little ready-reference guide that provides definitions for characters and literary and historical terms, along with synopses of all the plays." — Booklist

About the Author:

Louise McConnell received an Honours degree in English at the University of Kent in Canterbury, where she is an experienced editor and lexicographer.