Shakespeare's Strong Women

'If I be waspish, best beware my sting' Meet a dazzling array of bold, brainy, mischievous and sometimes downright wicked women in this witty, empowering guide to Shakespeare’s fiercest female characters.From clever Rosalind to ruthless Lady Macbeth, via some lesser-known but equally captivating ladies, this irreverent guide explores the power, passion and most perceptive observations of Shakespeare’s characters. These women are not just part of the plot; they’re the driving force behind the action, cracking jokes, taking matters into their own hands and refusing to play by anyone’s rules.Alongside behind-the-scenes tales of performances from the Royal Shakespeare Company's archive, you’ll also find timeless quotes to deploy in everyday life, for example:When your alarm goes off on Monday morning: ‘Dreadful trumpet, sound the general doom’ When dealing with a traffic warden: ‘What wilt thou do, thou peevish officer?’ When a colleague forgets to unmute on a call: 'Alas, she has no speech' This is the ultimate gift for anyone wanting to add a dash of wit and wisdom to their lives the Shakespearean way.