Shakespeare's Words: A Glossary and Language Companion

The new Shakespeare's Words is a groundbreaking book that provides a comprehensive guide to understanding the language of William Shakespeare.

With over 14,000 words flagged as potentially misunderstood or unknown to modern audiences, this book offers a unique and innovative approach to exploring the complexities of Shakespeare's language. Using the New Penguin Shakespeare as their text, the editors have collected all "problem" words flagged by the Penguin editors and scoured the plays and sonnets for additional "difficult" words.

The result is a total of 21,263 entries under 13,626 headwords, each with three glosses providing a different slant on the word's meaning. The Crystals' lexical triangulation system allows for a more nuanced understanding of Shakespeare's language, making this book an invaluable resource for scholars, students, and actors alike.

Whether you are studying Shakespeare's works or simply looking to deepen your appreciation of his artistry, this book is the perfect companion for your journey into the world of the Bard.