Cart
Free US shipping over $10
Proud to be B-Corp

Engendering a Nation Jean E. Howard

Engendering a Nation By Jean E. Howard

Engendering a Nation by Jean E. Howard


$13.39
Condition - Very Good
Only 3 left

Summary

Engendering a Nation adopts a feminist analysis to examine the place of gender in contesting representations of nationhood in early modern England. Plays featured include: King John, Richard III, and Henry V.

Engendering a Nation Summary

Engendering a Nation: A Feminist Account of Shakespeare's English Histories by Jean E. Howard

Engendering a Nation adopts a sophisticated feminist analysis to examine the place of gender in contesting representations of nationhood in early modern England. Plays featured include:

* King John
* Henry VI, Part I
* Henry VI, Part II
* Henry, Part III
* Richard III
* Richard II
* Henry V.

It will be a must for students and scholars interested in the cultural and social implications of Shakespeare today.

Engendering a Nation Reviews

'This is good Shakespearean scholarship from a feminist aspect ... or maybe good feminist scholarship from a Shakespearean standpoint?' - Fawcett Library Newsletter

About Jean E. Howard

Jean E. Howard, Phyllis Rackin

Table of Contents

Part I: Making Gender Visible: A Re-Viewing of Shakespeare's History Plays 1. Thoroughly Modern Henry 2. The History Play in Shakespeare's Time 3. Feminism, Women, and the Shakespearean History Play 4. The Theater as Institution Notes. Part II: Weak Kings, Warrior Women, and the Assault on Dynastic Authority: The First Tetralogy and King John 1. Henry VI, Part I 2. Henry VI, Part II 3. Henry VI, Part III 4. Richard III 5. King John. Notes. Part III: Gender and Nation: Anticipations of Modernity in the Second Tetralogy 1. Richard II 2. The Henry IV plays 3. Henry V Notes. Bibilography. Index.

Additional information

GOR003331774
9780415047494
0415047498
Engendering a Nation: A Feminist Account of Shakespeare's English Histories by Jean E. Howard
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
1997-04-17
266
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

Customer Reviews - Engendering a Nation