Shakespeare's Books

A Dictionary of Shakespeare Sources

Stuart Gillespie (University of Glasgow, UK)

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Arden Shakespeare
25 February 2016

Literature, Poetry & Criticism; Shakespeare studies & criticism

Series: Arden Shakespeare Dictionaries

Shakespeare’s Books contains nearly 200 entries covering the full range of literature Shakespeare was acquainted with, including classical, historical, religious and contemporary works. The dictionary covers works whose importance to Shakespeare has emerged more clearly in recent years due to new research, as well as explaining current thinking on long-recognized sources such as Plutarch, Ovid, Holinshed, Ariosto and Montaigne. Entries for all major sources include surveys of the writer's place in Shakespeare's time, detailed discussion of their relation to his work, and full bibliography. These are enhanced by sample passages from early modern England writers, together with reproductions of pages from the original texts.

Now available in paperback with a new preface bringing the book up to date, this is an invaluable reference tool.

By: Stuart Gillespie (University of Glasgow UK)
Imprint: Arden Shakespeare
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 603g
ISBN: 9781472572929
ISBN 10: 1472572920
Series: Arden Shakespeare Dictionaries
Pages: 544
Publication Date: 25 February 2016
Audience: College/higher education , A / AS level , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Stuart Gillespie is Reader in English Literature at the University of Glasgow, UK.

Reviews for Shakespeare's Books: A Dictionary of Shakespeare Sources

Stuart Gillespie's remarkable book belongs on the shelves of all academic libraries and in the hands of all serious students of Shakespeare. -- Thomas L. Berger Shakespeare Quarterly A rich array of information, laid out with care, and presented with precision. Even seasoned scholars will learn a significant amount from this volume. -- Colin Burrow European Journal of English Studies No scholar should be without it, and no student should neglect it. -- Paul Hammond Review of English Studies