Author: Helena Faucit, Lady Martin
Title: On Some of Shakespeare&Apos;S Female Characters
Description: Edinburgh & London, William Blackwood and Sons, 1904. Fine Binding. A smart binding of this collection of essays on Shakespeare's women, written by actress Lady Martin, known for playing many of Shakespeare's characters. Helena Saville Faucit, Lady Martin (1817-1898) was a Victorian actress remembered for her numerous depictions of Shakespearean women, including Juliet, Lady Macbeth, Hermione from 'The Winter's Tale', Beatrice from 'Much Ado About Nothing' and Cordelia from 'King Lear&apos.With a frontispiece illustration of the author.With essays on Ophelia, Portia, Desdemona, Juliet, Imogen, Rosalind, Beatrice and Hermione. In a full calf fine binding, with a gilt school emblem to the front board and detail to the spine. Externally generally smart, a touch of rubbing to the head of the spine and extremities resulting in a touch of loss to the leather; joint to the front board has a small crack beginning. Internally firmly bound, pages are generally bright and clean with occasional instances of spotting. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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