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Book Club Meets: Women speaking their minds, with Dame Harriet Walter
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Reimagining Shakespeare's Women
This chapter explores the book 'She Speaks,' which reinvents Shakespeare's female characters for a modern audience. The discussion covers the historical context of female representation in Shakespeare's plays, the limitations faced by female actors, and the intersection of classic literature with contemporary gender discussions. Additionally, it examines the complexities of characters like Octavia and Lady Macbeth, highlighting the need for a nuanced understanding of female agency and aging in Shakespearean narratives.
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