Oxford Illustrated Shakespeare Dictionary

The Oxford Illustrated Shakespeare Dictionary is a brand new, unique, alphabetical colour dictionary of Shakespearean words and meanings, targeted to help students of 11-16 years get a better understanding of Shakespeare anywhere in the world. Ideal for GCSE and for all who love reading, studying, watching, or performing Shakespeare.

• Best for content - over 4000 age-appropriate entries on difficult Shakespearean words and meanings help to build extensive Shakespearean vocabulary
• Best for context - carefully levelled example sentences from the twelve most studied plays including Macbeth, Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, and A Midsummer Night's Dream, lead to a full understanding of how Shakespearean language works
• Usage notes and theatre notes provide an insight into Shakespearean times and the performance of his plays
• Language panels provide additional information on key topics such as money, humours, insults, and swearing
• Full-colour illustrated thematic spreads on special feature topics, from Shakespearean clothes and armour to maps, music, and occupations, help with visualising the plays and their times
• From renowned Shakespeare author and English language expert Professor David Crystal and innovative actor Ben Crystal, widely experienced in Shakespeare performance and school workshops