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This reference is a convenient and practical guide for actors faced with the task of playing Shakespeare's characters.

The volume begins with an overview of Elizabethan theatrical conventions, including the training of actors.

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A guide to Shakespearean language. It examines the relation of the modern actor to the Shakespearean text; the nuances of his language; and the fundamentals of grammar. It also considers the iambic code and the importance of formal rhetoric in Elizabethan England.

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But because of the sheer bulk of Shakespeare scholarship, it is difficult for theatre professionals to distinguish such materials from more arcane studies.

This reference is a convenient guide to the many scholarly works on Shakespeare that are of special interest to members of the dramatic community.