Approaches Shakespeare's works with a concern for the material conditions of Renaissance culture, and its relations to gender, class, race and erotic practices. The contributions display a commitment... This description may be from another edition of this product.
277 pages, ten fascinating essays about Shakespeare's plays from a woman's perspective. Samples: Social mobility and Gender in Twelfth Night, Patrimony and patriarchy in the Merchant of Venice, Historical differences: Misogyny and Othello,Scripts and/versus playhouses: Ideological productions and the Renaissance public stage. This well researched material will provide new insights for teachers of literature, actors, writers, and anyone interested in taking a closer look at Shakespeare's language and the culture he lived in.
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