Showing definitions of every single word used in the works fo Shakespeare, it also shows where they are used throughout the works. A glossary and concordance in one! A must-have for any student, actor, director, or anyone else needing guidance.

This two-volume compendium of Shakespeare's vocabulary is a great addition to my shelf of works by and about him. When in need of an explanation of why he used a certain word, this dictionary not only gives the definition as Shakespeare understood it but also gives all the plays in which that word appears. A very useful excursion into the Elizabethan language. My only complaint is that one needs a magnifying glass to read it.

We all know that Shakespeare is another language :).... this incredible dictionary explains every word and gives you other contents in which it was used in different Shakespeare plays...
I think it is very useful to have at least one Shakespeare dictionary in the house and this book is excellent!
Olga Vidisheva
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If you are in any way associated with the works of Shakespeare - on stage, in the classroom, for fun, whatever - you have to have these two books. Let's face it, there are just some terms that defy all logic and explanation. The lexicons will solve it.

The layout is a bit grueling, but worth the payoff, especially for those in theatre without the benefit of extensive Shakespeare training.