Re-Visioning Lear's Daughters: Testing Feminist Criticism and Theory

Kordecki, L.; Koskinen, K.

King Lear is believed by many feminists to be irretrievably sexist. Through detailed line readings supported by a wealth of critical commentary, Re-Visioning Lear s Daughters reconceives Goneril, Regan, and Cordelia as full characters, not stereotypes of good and evil. These new feminist interpretations are tested with specific renderings, placing the reader in precise theatrical moments. Through multiple representations, this unique approach demonstrates the elasticity of Shakespeare s text.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2010-07-15

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9780230104099

DOI: 10.1057/9780230111516

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 235