SLANG FROM SHAKESPEARE: TOGETHER WITH LITERARY EXPRESSIONS

“It was Greek to me.” William Shakespeare the most quoted writer in the English language is credited with inventing or introducing over 1700 words. This handy reference showcases the bard’s genius compiling over 1500 of his most famous epigrams invectives literary expressions and philosophical poems that have found their way into our everyday vernacular — some so often they’ve become clichés. From “a notorious liar” and “all the world’s a stage” to “to thine own self be true” and “wild goose chase” Shakespeare’s words are a testament to his genius and enduring legacy. This remarkable volume is an outstanding treasury for writers speakers students of literature and any lover of Shakespeare’s works.