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Marilyn French explores Shakespeare’s evolving portrayal of men and women across his stage works. The study notes an early preference for masculine attributes—prowess, bravery, individualism—over traditionally feminine ones like mercy and compassion. In later plays, French identifies a reversal, with Shakespeare expressing a new wary respect for masculinity and a growing admiration for feminine power. Through this feminist perspective, the book offers insight into broader attitudes toward gender, love, and authority within Western literary culture.
First publish date: 1981
Genre: Drama & Plays/Drama
Authors: Marilyn French
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