Shakespeare Lexicon and Quotation Dictionary: A Complete Dictionary of all the English Words, Phrases, and Constructions in the Works of the Poet; Volume 1

by Alexander Schmidt, Gregor Sarrazin

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Genres: Shakespeare, Reference, Nonfiction, Theatre, Drama, Language

768 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1874

About the author

Alexander Schmidt (1816–1887) was a German schoolmaster and philologist best known for his Shakespeare-Lexicon, a reference work that cataloged and defined the vocabulary, phrases, and constructions in Shakespeare’s plays and poems. First published in 1874–75, it became a standard tool for Shakespeare scholarship and was later revised and expanded by Gregor Sarrazin in a 1902 edition.

Reviews

[L J · Rating 5 out of 5]

This and Volume 2 were quite the tool for my professional days of acting Shakespeare. With it and a little work you can make clear the meaning of some of the most obtuse sentences that the bard has written and even the ones that seem simply straightforward.

[Lisa Bettini]

A MUST if you read Shakespeare or perform it. Variable meanings and intents with every single word the Bard ever wrote. Indispensable!

[Jeff Alan-Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fascinating. Every actor should have this in their library. It makes the work come alive for actors. Get both dictionaries! I always start with this dictionary before working on Shakespeare. I've helped young actors get into major colleges using this as a prep. It is THE key into understanding and the first step to mastering the gorgeous work of Shakespeare.

[Kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

Indispensible for any actor or student of Shakespeare.

[Gaenolee]

A need-to-have for every Shakespeare student. Every single word is explained and its origin discussed.

[Edward · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must for performance.