The True Ophelia: And Other Studies Of Shakespeare's Women (1913) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781104435493)

The True Ophelia: And Other Studies Of Shakespeare�������s Women is a book written by An Actress and published in 1913. The book is a collection of essays that explore the female characters in William Shakespeare's plays. The author, who is herself an actress, provides insightful and nuanced analyses of characters such as Ophelia from Hamlet, Juliet from Romeo and Juliet, and Lady Macbeth from Macbeth, among others. Throughout the book, An Actress examines the social and cultural contexts in which these characters were created and how they were received by audiences at the time. She also delves into the psychological and emotional depths of these characters, exploring their motivations, desires, and fears. The True Ophelia: And Other Studies Of Shakespeare�������s Women is a fascinating read for anyone interested in Shakespeare, gender studies, or theater. The author's unique perspective as an actress adds a layer of authenticity and depth to her analyses, making this book a valuable resource for students, scholars, and theater enthusiasts alike.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.

Author: An Actress,Benno Loewy
ISBN-10: 1104435497
ISBN-13: 9781104435493
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/27/2009
Pages: 248
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.18lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d