A Glossary Of Obscure Words And Phrases In The Writings Of Shakespeare And His Contemporaries (1887)
| AUTHOR | MacKay, Charles |
| PUBLISHER | Kessinger Publishing (08/18/2008) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
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""A Glossary Of Obscure Words And Phrases In The Writings Of Shakespeare And His Contemporaries"" is a book written by Charles Mackay in 1887. The book is a comprehensive guide to the language used by William Shakespeare and his contemporaries, providing definitions and explanations of obscure words and phrases that may not be familiar to modern readers. The glossary includes over 14,000 entries, covering a wide range of topics including archaic words, idioms, and references to historical events and figures. The book is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in understanding the language and culture of the Elizabethan era. With its detailed explanations and extensive coverage of the language of Shakespeare and his contemporaries, ""A Glossary Of Obscure Words And Phrases In The Writings Of Shakespeare And His Contemporaries"" is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of one of the greatest writers in the English language.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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ISBN-13:
9781437008791
ISBN-10:
1437008798
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
504
Carton Quantity:
14
Product Dimensions:
6.00 x 1.25 x 9.00 inches
Weight:
2.00 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Glossary
Country of Origin:
US
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BISAC Categories
Reference | Personal & Practical Guides
Reference | Shakespeare
Reference | Modern - 18th Century
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""A Glossary Of Obscure Words And Phrases In The Writings Of Shakespeare And His Contemporaries"" is a book written by Charles Mackay in 1887. The book is a comprehensive guide to the language used by William Shakespeare and his contemporaries, providing definitions and explanations of obscure words and phrases that may not be familiar to modern readers. The glossary includes over 14,000 entries, covering a wide range of topics including archaic words, idioms, and references to historical events and figures. The book is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in understanding the language and culture of the Elizabethan era. With its detailed explanations and extensive coverage of the language of Shakespeare and his contemporaries, ""A Glossary Of Obscure Words And Phrases In The Writings Of Shakespeare And His Contemporaries"" is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of one of the greatest writers in the English language.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Author:
MacKay, Charles
Charles Mackay (1841-1889) was born in Perth, Scotland. His mother died shortly after his birth, and his father, who had been in turn a Lieutenant on a Royal Navy sloop (captured and imprisoned for four years in France) and then an Ensign in the 47th foot taking part in the ill-fated Walcheren Expedition where he contracted malaria, sent young Charles to live with a nurse in Woolwich in 1822. After a couple of years' education in Brussels from 1828-1830, he became a journalist and songwriter in London. He worked on The Morning Chronicle from 1835-1844, when he was appointed Editor of The Glasgow Argus. His song The Good Time Coming sold 400,000 copies in 1846, the year that he was awarded his Doctorate of Literature by Glasgow University. He was a friend of influential figures such as Charles Dickens and Henry Russell, and moved to London to work on The Illustrated London News in 1848, and he became Editor of it in 1852. He was a correspondent for The Times during the American Civil War, but thereafter concentrated on writing books. Apart from Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds, he is best remembered for his songs and his Dictionary of Lowland Scotch.
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