Think on my Words

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.

Author: David Crystal
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 03/29/2012
Pages: 266
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.82lbs
Size: 8.56h x 5.49w x 0.59d
ISBN: 9781107617681