A Dictionary of Shakespeare's Semantic Wordplay (Studies in Renaissance Literature) [Hardcover]

Gilian West (Author)

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Publication Date: February 1998 | ISBN-10: 0773484957 | ISBN-13: 978-0773484955

This work seeks to demonstrate that Shakespeare used semantic puns as a device of style, like metre or imagery, for various dramatic purposes and to a far greater extent than has been previously recognized, both in tragedy as well as in comedy. It persuades the reader to examine the contribution punning makes to the pleasure and emotional effect of the plays.

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Product Details

Hardcover: 216 pages
Publisher: Edwin Mellen Pr (February 1998)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0773484957
ISBN-13: 978-0773484955
Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.5 x 1 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,826,505 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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