A glossary of Tudor and Stuart words, especially from the dramatists by Skeat
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"A Glossary of Tudor and Stuart Words, Especially from the Dramatists" by Walter W. Skeat is a scholarly reference work written in the early 20th century. This glossary is a compilation of rare and archaic words from the Tudor and Stuart eras, particularly those found in the works of prominent dramatists of the time. The focus of the book is on providing definitions, etymological insights, and references to literary contexts for these
words, enhancing the understanding of the language used during this significant period in English literary history. The opening of the text includes an editor's preface that provides background on the creation of the glossary and the contributions of its original author, Walter W. Skeat. The preface recounts conversations between Skeat and the editor, A. L. Mayhew, about the need for a glossary that would assist readers in navigating the difficult vocabulary in early modern English plays. It touches upon the meticulous work Skeat had begun, noting words he compiled during his reading of various plays, and discusses the plans of Mayhew to finalize the glossary posthumously by restructuring and updating the original material while respecting Skeat's intentions. This introduction serves to establish the value of the glossary as a resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the complexities of Tudor and Stuart language. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Skeat, Walter W. (Walter William), 1835-1912 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Mayhew, A. L. (Anthony Lawson), 1842-1916 |
| LoC No. | 14007721 |
| Title | A glossary of Tudor and Stuart words, especially from the dramatists |
| Credits |
Produced by Delphine Lettau, Howard Ross & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at www.pgdpcanada.net from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 87.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PE: Language and Literatures: English |
| Subject | English language -- Obsolete words |
| Subject | English language -- Early modern, 1500-1700 -- Glossaries, vocabularies, etc. |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 62809 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-62809-7 |
| Release Date | Aug 1, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1261 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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