Rackin, Phyllis
Shakespeare and Women (Oxford Shakespeare Topics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198186946
- author:
- Rackin, Phyllis
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press, USA
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 168
- Dimensions:
- 136mm X 204mm
- Genre:
- Shakespeare studies & criticism
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Shakespeare and Women explores the complex relationships between Shakespeare's female characters and their historical context. This book challenges prevailing views of Shakespeare's women by examining alternative models for feminist analysis. Phyllis Rackin considers the ways in which patriarchal power, male misogyny, and women's oppression have shaped our understanding of Shakespeare's plays. She also looks at the social, political, and economic agency exercised by women in Shakespeare's world, as well as the implications of modern interpretations of his works. By re-examining Shakespeare's sonnets and other texts, Rackin argues that they anticipate modern feminist critiques of misogyny and essentialism. This book offers a fresh perspective on Shakespeare's female characters and their enduring relevance to contemporary debates about feminism and women's studies.
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