Publisher's Synopsis
The Women of Shakespeare is a book written by Louis Lewes and first published in 1895. The book is a comprehensive analysis of the female characters in the plays of William Shakespeare. Lewes examines each female character in detail, discussing their personalities, motivations, and relationships with other characters in the plays. He also explores the societal and cultural context in which these characters were created and how they reflect the attitudes towards women at the time. The book covers all of Shakespeare's plays, from the well-known tragedies like Hamlet and Macbeth to the lesser-known works like Timon of Athens and Pericles. The Women of Shakespeare is a valuable resource for scholars and students of Shakespeare's works, as well as anyone interested in the portrayal of women in literature.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.