Shakespeare's Ideals of Womanhood

by George William Gerwig

Shakespeare's Ideals of Womanhood is a book written by George William Gerwig that explores the portrayal of women in the works of William Shakespeare. The author analyzes the various female characters in Shakespeare's plays and examines the ideals of womanhood that they represent. Gerwig delves into the cultural and historical context of Shakespeare's time to understand how women were viewed and treated during that period. He also explores the influence of classical literature and mythology on Shakespeare's depiction of women. The book provides a comprehensive study of the representation of women in Shakespeare's works and offers insights into the playwright's attitudes towards gender roles and relationships. Overall, Shakespeare's Ideals of Womanhood is a thought-provoking and informative read for anyone interested in Shakespearean literature and the portrayal of women in literature.In the readiness of her wit and the and the sunniness of her charm Shakespeare may almost be said to have discovered the American girl three hundred years before she discovered herself. Contents: Juliet-Mission of Love; Rosalind-Winsome Forest Maid; Cordelia-Daughter who was True; Viola-Tender Twin; Beatrice-Mistress of Wit and Banter; Portila-Capable Woman; Ophelia-Victim of Misunderstanding; Lady Macbeth-Study in Ambition; Cleopatra-Study in Passion; Hermione-Steadfast Wife; Desdemona-Study of Race Differences; Imogen-Unprized Wife; Volumnia-Roman Mother.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162564040
• ISBN13: 9781162564043
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"