Shakespeare's 'Whores'
Author | : K. Stanton |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 202 |
Release | : 2015-12-04 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781137026330 |
ISBN-13 | : 1137026332 |
Rating | : 4/5 (332 Downloads) |
Download or read book Shakespeare's 'Whores' written by K. Stanton and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-12-04 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shakespeare's 'Whores' studies each use of the word 'whore' in Shakespeare's canon, focusing especially on the positive personal and social effects of female sexuality, as represented in several major female characters, from the goddess Venus, to the queen Cleopatra, to the cross-dressing Rosalind, and many others.