Shakespeare's English

<i>Shakespeare's English: A Practical Linguistic Guide </i>provides students with a solid grounding for understanding the language of Shakespeare and its place within the development of English. With a prime focus on Shakespeare and his works Keith Johnson covers all aspects of his language (vocabulary grammar sounds rhetorical structure etc.) and gives illuminating background information on the linguistic context of the Elizabethan Age. As well as providing a unique introduction to the subject Johnson encourages a 'hands-on' approach guiding students through the use of activities towards an understanding of how Shakespeare's English works