Shakespeare's Ideals of Womanhood - Paperback

by George H. Gerwig (Author)

Shakespeare's Ideals of Womanhood is a book written by George William Gerwig that explores the portrayal of women in the works of William Shakespeare. The book analyzes the various female characters in Shakespeare's plays and examines how they embody different ideals of womanhood, such as purity, loyalty, and strength. Gerwig also explores the historical context in which these plays were written and performed, and how societal expectations of women influenced Shakespeare's depictions of them. Through a detailed analysis of Shakespeare's language and themes, Gerwig offers insights into the playwright's views on gender and the role of women in society. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Shakespearean literature, gender studies, or the history of women's roles in society.In the readiness of her wit and the and the sunniness of her charm Shakespeare may almost be said to have discovered the American girl three hundred years before she discovered herself. Contents: Juliet-Mission of Love; Rosalind-Winsome Forest Maid; Cordelia-Daughter who was True; Viola-Tender Twin; Beatrice-Mistress of Wit and Banter; Portila-Capable Woman; Ophelia-Victim of Misunderstanding; Lady Macbeth-Study in Ambition; Cleopatra-Study in Passion; Hermione-Steadfast Wife; Desdemona-Study of Race Differences; Imogen-Unprized Wife; Volumnia-Roman Mother.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.