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Exploring the groundbreaking performances of actresses in the traditionally male role of Hamlet, this study examines the impact and significance of their portrayals on stage and screen. It delves into the historical context, cultural implications, and the challenges these performers faced in redefining a classic character. Through analysis of various interpretations, the book highlights how these actresses have contributed to a broader understanding of gender and performance in theater and film.
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Women as Hamlet, Tony Howard
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- Women as Hamlet
- Subtitle
- Performance and Interpretation in Theatre, Film and Fiction
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Tony Howard
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 344
- ISBN13
- 9780521117210
- Category
- Art / Culture, Theatre / Drama
- Description
- Exploring the groundbreaking performances of actresses in the traditionally male role of Hamlet, this study examines the impact and significance of their portrayals on stage and screen. It delves into the historical context, cultural implications, and the challenges these performers faced in redefining a classic character. Through analysis of various interpretations, the book highlights how these actresses have contributed to a broader understanding of gender and performance in theater and film.