Shakespeare's Heroines by Anna Murphy Jameson, Cheri L. Larse... - 9781551113241

Name: Shakespeare's Heroines by Anna Murphy Jameson, Cheri L. Larse... - 9781551113241
Brand: Broadview Press Ltd

Broadview Press Ltd

First published in 1832, Shakespeare\u2019s Heroines is a unique hybrid of Shakespeare criticism, women\u2019s rights activism, and conduct literature. Jameson\u2019s collection of readings of female characters includes praise for unexpected role models as varied as Portia, Cleopatra, and Lady Macbeth; her interpretations of these and other characters portray intellect, passion, political ambition, and eroticism as acceptable aspects of women\u2019s behaviour. This inventive work of literary criticism addresses the problems of women\u2019s education and participation in public life while also providing insightful, original, and entertaining readings of Shakespeare\u2019s women.\nThis Broadview Edition includes a critical introduction that places Shakespeare\u2019s Heroines in the context of Jameson\u2019s literary career and\n\nShakespeare's Heroines\n\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked services.\n\nPleas;