A Dictionary of Shakespeare

Zusatztext Review from previous edition splendid. Informationen zum Autor Stanley Wells is Honorary President of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, and Emeritus Professor of the Shakespeare Institute, University of Birmingham (formerly Director 1988-97). He has been general editor of the Oxford Shakespeare since 1978. Klappentext This concise! illustrated dictionary of Shakespeariana! compiled by one of the best-known authorities on his works! contains alphabetically arranged entries guiding the reader to a wealth of information on all aspects of Shakespeare in his own time and on his impact and influence on later ages. Stanley Wells provides clear entries on: Shakespeare's life and times! the sources and early publication of his works! their performance history on stage and screen! actors such as Edmund Kean and Kenneth Branagh! and writers especially associated with them! operas and other musical works deriving from them! theaters! editions! international Shakespeare organizations--in short! on all aspects of Shakespearean interest. The volume is complemented by a series of striking pronouncements about Shakespeare over the ages from Jane Austen to Bernard Levin! tables providing interesting facts about the plays! famous documents bearing Shakespeare's signature! and a useful guide to further reading. Zusammenfassung Compiled by one of the best-known authorities on the bard's works, this dictionary offers up-to-date information on all aspects of Shakespeare in his own time and on his impact and influence on later ages. Essential reference for anyone with an interest in Shakespeare. Inhaltsverzeichnis PREFACE ; CONTENTS ; A-Z DICTIONARY ; SELECTIVE CHARACTER FINDING LIST ; CHRONOLOGY OF WORKS ; FACTS AND FIGURES ; FURTHER READING

Product details

• Authors: Stanley Wells, Stanley W. Wells, Wells Stanley
• Assisted by: James Shaw (Co-editor), Shaw James (Co-editor)
• Publisher: Oxford University Press Trade
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.11.2005
• EAN: 9780192806383
• ISBN: 978-0-19-280638-3
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 200 mm x 15 mm
• Series: Dictionnaires; Oxford Quick Reference; Dictionnaires; Oxford Quick Reference
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Biographies, autobiographies; LITERARY CRITICISM / Drama, LITERARY CRITICISM / Reference, Literary studies: general, Literary reference works, Literary studies: c 1500 to c 1800, Literary studies: plays & playwrights, Literary studies: plays and playwrights