Shakespeare Name Dictionary

Entries provide the likely sources for a name

describe historical and mythological backgrounds

examine Shakespeare''s presentation of a character or place

and suggest various interpretations of a name

Each entry contains line citations to William Shakespeare: The Complete Works

A guide to the historical, mythological, fictional, and geographic references that appear in Shakespeare''s complete plays and poems, covering every name, proper adjective, official title, literary and mystical title, and place name.