<p><p>Old women in Early Modern plays are stereotypically presented as ugly, randy, mouthy, mad. &nbsp;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 Winter's Tale as a uniquely powerful old woman.</p></p>

Old, Bold and Won T Be Told Shakespeare S Amazing Ageing Ladies

Literature & Fiction

Oram, Yvonne

Dramas & Plays

Thames River Press

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Old, Bold and Won T Be Told Shakespeare S Amazing Ageing Ladies