Who said "Neither a lender or borrower be", who loved "not wisely but too well" and whose "salad days" are now behind her? If you have ever struggled to remember a Shakespeare quote, this is the book for you. It has over 3,000 quotes from single lines to quite long extracts, organized by topic and by play, with a key word index making it very easy to use. The dictionary also includes a glossary of unfamiliar terms and a brief biography of Shakespeare. It is very easy to dip into by word, theme or by play and the key word index means you can track down a half-remembered quote easily. A beautifully produced small format hardback with a colourful jacket, book ribbon and a bookplate, this is great gift for literary types, after dinner speakers and crossword fillers!

Ideal gift for the Shakespeare "buff" With over 3,000 quotations this is a comprehensive reference work Key word index makes it especially easy to navigate Handsome hardback edition ideal for literary gift market

About the Author
Jane Armstrong is a freelance editor and writer living in London.


Book Information
ISBN 9781408128978
Author Jane Armstrong
Format Hardback
Page Count 416
Imprint The Arden Shakespeare
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 418g
Dimensions(mm) 186mm * 115mm * 35mm