Shakespeare's Viola, A Tender Twin

by George William Gerwig

Book Overview

Shakespeare's Viola, A Tender Twin is a literary work written by George William Gerwig. The book is a fictional retelling of the life of Viola, one of the main characters in William Shakespeare's play Twelfth Night. The story revolves around Viola, who disguises herself as a man named Cesario to serve Duke Orsino. As Cesario, Viola falls in love with Duke Orsino, but she is also the object of affection of Olivia, a wealthy countess. The book explores the complexities of love, identity, and gender roles during the Elizabethan era. Gerwig's writing style is poetic and descriptive, immersing the reader in the world of Shakespeare's play. The book is a must-read for fans of Shakespeare's work and those interested in historical fiction.THIS 20 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: 1425311229
• ISBN13: 9781425311223
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"