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Shakespeare Lexicon and Quotation Dictionary: A Complete Dictionary of All the English Words, Phrases, and Constructions in the Works of the Poet (Volume I) (edit title/settings)

by Alexander Schmidt (Author) (edit contributors)

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Volume 1 of massive work by a leading Shakespeare scholar and lexicographer, a standard in the field, provides full definitions, locations, and shades of meaning in every word in Shakespeare's plays and poems. The 2 volumes contain more than 50,000 exact quotations, each precisely located.... read more

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This two volume lexicographer/Shakespeare-phile dream was created by Alexander Schmidt, and it took him his entire life to finish. We thank him in awe of the craftsmanship and diligence. Included in these books are EVERY SINGLE word ever used by the Bard, defined and contextualized. A perfect... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

This two volume lexicographer/Shakespeare-phile dream was created by Alexander Schmidt, and it took him his entire life to finish. We thank him in awe of the craftsmanship and diligence. Included in these books are EVERY SINGLE word ever used by the Bard, defined and contextualized. A perfect and more than necessary addition to any Shakespeare buff's library, as well as to any serious actor who enjoys high drama and comedy.

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  1. Alexander Schmidt (Author)

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  3. shakespeare
  4. vocabulary 

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