First published in 1952. This volume explores the function of verse in drama and the developing way in which Shakespeare controlled the rhetorical and decorative elements of speech for the dramatic purpose. The Language of Shakespeare's Plays explores the plays chronologically and so covers all the outstanding problems of Shakespearian language in a way that makes reference easy, without any loss of a continuing narrative.
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First published in 1952. This volume explores the function of verse in drama and the developing way in which Shakespeare controlled the rhetorical and decorative elements of speech for the dramatic purpose. The Language of Shakespeare's Plays explores the plays chronologically and so covers all the outstanding problems of Shakespearian language in a way that makes reference easy, without any loss of a continuing narrative.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Book contains pen & pencil markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Re-bound by library. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 550grams, ISBN:
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VG- in VG- jacket. Not ex-lib. Hardcover in burnt-orange cloth, in like-colored card jacket with decorative white border, 8vo. xiii + 190pp. Index. VG-/VG-. Book has clean, sharp cloth; strong but somewhat stiff binding that favors sevral places within; moderate, uniform toning to clean, unmarked pages; handwritten date and initials ffep; flap-related toning on endpapers. Jacket has chip to 1/2" depth over front hinge end; creasing along fore edge of front inner flap, quite heavy toward lower end; overall toning and light to moderate soil to strongly colored panels. Jacket in Brodart.
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VG+ Glossy white illustrated wraps, 8vo. xi+216pp. VG+. Rubbing with light soil. surface scrape from tag rear wrap only. Prev. owner's name in small hand upper corner rear front wrap; date, place (1969, Startford-on-Avon) upper right corner half-title. Creases from former folds, lower tips pp. 185-188. All else fine: tight, square binding; bright, unmakred text.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.