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Old, Bold and Won't Be Told (e-bog) af Oram, Yvonne
Oram, Yvonne (forfatter)

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Old women in Early Modern plays are stereotypically presented as ugly, randy, mouthy, mad. So Shakespeare is rare among dramatists of the day for his lively and empowering depictions of ageing ladies. This well-researched, accessible book looks at the way his old women subvert the stereotypes. There is particular focus on Paulina in The Winters Tale as a uniquely powerful old woman.
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Forfattere Oram, Yvonne (forfatter)
Forlag Union Bridge Books
Udgivet 15 juni 2013
Længde 146 sider
Genrer Literary studies: c 1600 to c 1800
Sprog English
Format pdf
Beskyttelse LCP
ISBN 9780857282095

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Old women in Early Modern plays are stereotypically presented as ugly, randy, mouthy, mad. So Shakespeare is rare among dramatists of the day for his lively and empowering depictions of ageing ladies. This well-researched, accessible book looks at the way his old women subvert the stereotypes. There is particular focus on Paulina in The Winters Tale as a uniquely powerful old woman.