Filthy Shakespeare
Pauline Kiernan
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Filthy Shakespeare
Published
2006
Publisher
Quercus
Pages
304
Description
In the puritanical climate of Elizabethan England, Shakespeare became a master of the double entendre, crafting lines and scenes that unfolded in a variety of meanings. Filthy Shakespeare presents more than seventy examples of the bard at his raunchiest, with each passage translated into modern English and the hidden meanings of the original words explained.
Subjects
The Phantom Tollbooth
Puns
Traductio
Filthy Shakespeare
Earnest exuberance in Chaucer's poetics
A dictionary of Shakespeare's sexual puns and their significance
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Filthy Shakespeare?
This edition of Filthy Shakespeare has approximately 304 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Filthy Shakespeare?
For most readers, Filthy Shakespeare typically takes between 6h 20m and 4h 13m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 76,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 4m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 76,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Filthy Shakespeare?
The estimated word count for Filthy Shakespeare is approximately 76,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Filthy Shakespeare?
Filthy Shakespeare was written by Pauline Kiernan.
When was Filthy Shakespeare published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2006. The original work may have been published on a different date.