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"Shakespeare's Names" by Laurie Maguire is an insightful exploration into the significance of names within Shakespeare's works. Maguire examines how names function beyond mere labels, delving into their origins, cultural connotations, and the practices surrounding naming across different eras and societies. The study focuses on six of Shakespeare's plays—Romeo and Juliet, Comedy of Errors, The Taming of the Shrew, A Midsummer Night's Dream, All's Well that Ends Well, and Troilus and Cressida—to analyze the implications of the characters' names and what they reveal about identity, social norms, and linguistic practices. Maguire's analysis extends to various disciplines, including mythology, biblical references, Greek literature, psychology, literary theory, social anthropology, etymology, and more, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted role of names in literature and society. ​

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