Think on My Words - Exploring Shakespeare''s Language

Informationen zum Autor David Crystal is a writer, editor, lecturer and broadcaster. He is Honorary Professor of Linguistics at the University of Bangor. Klappentext A lively introduction to Shakespeare's language! creating a greater appreciation of his linguistic creativity. Zusammenfassung For decades! people have been studying Shakespeare's life and times! and in recent years there has been a renewed surge of interest into aspects of his language. David Crystal provides a lively and original introduction! creating a greater appreciation of Shakespeare's vast linguistic creativity. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. 'You speak a language that I understand not': myths and realities; 2. 'Now, sir, what is your text?': knowing the sources; 3. 'In print I found it': Shakespeare graphology; 4. 'Know my stops': Shakespearean punctuation; 5. 'Speak the speech': Shakespearean phonology; 6. 'Trippingly upon the tongue': Shakespearean pronunciation; 7. 'Think on my words': Shakespearean vocabulary; 8. 'Talk of a noun and a verb': Shakespearean grammar; 9. 'Hear sweet discourse': Shakespearean conversation; Epilogue: 'Your daring tongue': Shakespearean creativity; Appendix: an A-to-Z of Shakespeare's false friends.

Product details

• Authors: David Crystal
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 21.02.2008
• EAN: 9780521876940
• ISBN: 978-0-521-87694-0
• No. of pages: 268
• Subjects: Fiction > Poetry, drama; Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > English linguistics / literary studies; Linguistics, English, LITERARY CRITICISM / Drama, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / General, LITERARY CRITICISM / Modern / General, Literary studies: c 1600 to c 1800, Shakespeare Studies & Criticism, Language: history and general works, Literary studies: plays and playwrights, Relating to Shakespeare / Shakespearean