A Glossary Of Obscure Words And Phrases In The Writings Of Shakespeare And His Contemporaries (1887) - Charles MacKay - Bog

""A Glossary Of Obscure Words And Phrases In The Writings Of Shakespeare And His Contemporaries"" is a reference book written by Charles Mackay and originally published in 1887. The book is a comprehensive guide to the language used in the works of William Shakespeare and other writers of his time, providing definitions and explanations for obscure words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers. The glossary is organized alphabetically and includes over 14,000 entries, covering everything from archaic spellings and dialect words to technical terms and foreign phrases. Mackay's work is considered an essential resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the language and literature of the Elizabethan era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.