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The True Ophelia: And Other Studies Of Shakespeare��s Women (1913) is a book written by An Actress, which explores the female characters in William Shakespeare's plays. The book is a collection of essays that examine the complex and nuanced portrayals of women in Shakespeare's works, including Ophelia, Juliet, Lady Macbeth, and Rosalind. The author, who is believed to be a professional actress, offers a unique perspective on these characters, drawing on her own experience of performing in Shakespearean plays. The essays provide detailed analyses of the characters' motivations, relationships, and psychological states, as well as their social and historical contexts. The True Ophelia: And Other Studies Of Shakespeare��s Women also includes a preface by the author, in which she discusses the challenges of playing female roles in Shakespeare's time and the importance of understanding the characters' perspectives. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Shakespeare's plays, particularly those interested in the portrayal of women in his works.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.