A Dictionary of Quotations from Shakespeare

by Margaret Miner, Hugh Rawson (Editor)

A comprehensive, easy-to-use, and thoroughly enjoyable collection of timeless poetry, proverbs, and sayings from the most quotable author in literary history. Over 3,000 quotations are arranged into over 400 topics, and many entries include information on context, Elizabethan language, Shakespeare's sources, and historical illusions. Extensive cross-referencing; key-word index.

Genres: Reference, Shakespeare

382 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1992

Reviews

[SmarterLilac · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best and most useful of my Shakespeare reference books.

[Simon · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good and useful little book of quotations, arranged in thematic order.