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

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.

Author: L. Kordecki,K. Koskinen
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Published: 07/15/2010
Pages: 235
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.60w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9780230104099

Review Citation(s):
Choice 07/01/2011

About the Author

Lesley Kordecki is Professor of English at DePaul University. Karla Koskinen is Associate Professor of Directing at the University of Alabama, Birmingham.