Shakespeare's Goddess by J Snodgrass

Shakespeare's Goddess by J Snodgrass

In our culture, Shakespeare's works are classics and his characters have achieved mythical status. But what did William Shakespeare consider to be the great myths and classics? And who were the empowering role models for his bold and unforgettable heroines? In plays and poems throughout his career, Shakespeare explored many facets of the divine feminine, including Greek and Roman goddesses--he nearly deified Queen Elizabeth. His characters frequently refer to classical goddesses, some plays feature literal appearances of goddesses onstage, and the goddess of love starred in his epic poem Venus and Adonis. Shakespeare's Goddess explores the poet's many representations of the divine feminine, as a pantheon of individual deities, and also as diverse manifestations of a single, multifaceted goddess. This thoroughly researched sequel to Supernatural Shakespeare: Magic and Ritual in Merry Old England will appeal to scholars, but its playful and engaging tone also makes it accessible to anyone who appreciates Shakespeare.

The best advice j. Snodgrass ever received as a writer was, Don't write what you know, write what you would like to read. To which he adds, And learn it before you write it. This is what led to Supernatural Shakespeare. After many years of merely liking or disliking Shakespeare's plays, he decided to learn them. However, he could not find the one book he really would have liked to read; it did not yet exist. So he wrote it. Snodgrass studies, teaches, and writes about myth and ritual, and as a college professor he explores the connections between mythology and sociology in religions.

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ISBN 13	9781952536366
ISBN 10	1952536367
Titel	Shakespeare's Goddess
Autor	J Snodgrass
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Bindungsart	Paperback
Verlag	City of Light Publishing
Erscheinungsjahr	2024-04-30
Seitenanzahl	260
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