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... play . On the other hand , perhaps it is precise- ly the absence of debate which is in itself significant . That Nitétis as a woman should hold a crown is never questioned ; on the contrary , as legiti- mate heir to a throne by birth ...
... play . On the other hand , perhaps it is precise- ly the absence of debate which is in itself significant . That Nitétis as a woman should hold a crown is never questioned ; on the contrary , as legiti- mate heir to a throne by birth ...
Page 193
... play , nonetheless it is once again the heroism of the women which is highlighted . From the outset of the play , Laodamie is portrayed as a wise and honor- able monarch , whose main concern is the government and well - being of her ...
... play , nonetheless it is once again the heroism of the women which is highlighted . From the outset of the play , Laodamie is portrayed as a wise and honor- able monarch , whose main concern is the government and well - being of her ...
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... play celebrates female heroism , once again our inter- est lies in the problematisation of female sovereignty . To my mind the ambi- guity evident in the treatment of female sovereignty is inherent even in the dénouement . How for ...
... play celebrates female heroism , once again our inter- est lies in the problematisation of female sovereignty . To my mind the ambi- guity evident in the treatment of female sovereignty is inherent even in the dénouement . How for ...
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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS | 6 |
some cases from late medieval Lucca | 43 |
She was usually placed with the great men and leaders of | 67 |
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