{"product_id":"shakespeare-s-strong-women-the-wit-wisdom-and-wickedness-of-his-fiercest-female-characters-9780008809409","title":"Shakespeare's Strong Women","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'If I be waspish, best beware my sting'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet a dazzling array of bold, brainy, mischievous and sometimes downright wicked women in this witty, empowering guide to Shakespeare's fiercest female characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside 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:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Shakespeare Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49008964108539,"sku":"9780008809409","price":37.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/8176\/3067\/files\/9780008809409-shakespeare-s-strong-women.jpg?v=1782445199","url":"https:\/\/aureliabooks.co.nz\/products\/shakespeare-s-strong-women-the-wit-wisdom-and-wickedness-of-his-fiercest-female-characters-9780008809409","provider":"Aurelia Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}