Description

On Some of Shakespeare's Female Characters: Ophelia, Juliet, Portia, Imogen, Desdemona, Rosalind, Beatrice is a literary analysis book written by Helena Faucit Martin. The book explores the female characters in the plays of William Shakespeare, including Ophelia from Hamlet, Juliet from Romeo and Juliet, Portia from The Merchant of Venice, Imogen from Cymbeline, Desdemona from Othello, Rosalind from As You Like It, and Beatrice from Much Ado About Nothing. Martin delves into the complexities of these characters, analyzing their personalities, motivations, and relationships with other characters. She also examines the societal and cultural norms of the time in which Shakespeare wrote, and how they influenced the portrayal of women in his plays. The book offers a unique perspective on these iconic characters, shedding light on their significance and relevance in contemporary society.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.