A Dictionary of Shakespeare’s Sexual Puns and Their Significance

Rubinstein, Frankie

'...Rubinstein is far from innocent and comes to our aid with a lot of learning...and is quite right to urge that not to appreciate the sexiness of Shakespeare's language impoverishes our own understanding of him. For one thing, it was a strong element in his appeal to Elizabethans, who were much less woolly-mouthed and smooth-tongued than we are. For another, it has constituted a salty preservative for his work, among those who can appreciate it...an enlightening book.' A.L.Rowse, The Standard.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 1989-12-11

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9780333488669

DOI: 10.1007/978-1-349-20452-6

Dimensions: 229.0cm x152.0cm

Pages: 372.0