Shakespeare's Portia, The Capable Woman

by George William Gerwig

Book Overview

""Shakespeare's Portia, The Capable Woman"" by Gerwig, George William is a literary analysis of the character Portia from William Shakespeare's play ""The Merchant of Venice"". The author explores the various facets of Portia's character, including her intelligence, wit, and independence, and how these qualities make her a unique and compelling figure in the play. The book also delves into the social and cultural context of Elizabethan England, examining how these factors influenced the portrayal of women in Shakespeare's works. Through close readings of Portia's speeches and actions, the author presents a nuanced and insightful portrait of this iconic character. Overall, ""Shakespeare's Portia, The Capable Woman"" is a thought-provoking study of one of Shakespeare's most memorable female characters, and a valuable resource for scholars and fans of Shakespeare alike.THIS 22 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Shakespeare�������s Ideals of Womanhood, by George William Gerwig. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564595315.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: 1425311245
• ISBN13: 9781425311247
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"