Female Tragic Hero in English Renaissance Drama

Explore the compelling analysis of female tragic heroes in "Female Tragic Hero in English Renaissance Drama," authored by N. Liebler and published by Palgrave Macmillan in 2002. This insightful paperback edition spans 242 pages and challenges the conventional narratives of "victim feminism." The contributors delve into a variety of feminist theories, presenting a fresh perspective on iconic female protagonists such as Jocasta, Juliet, Cleopatra, and Mariam. They argue that these women embody heroism in ways that parallel their male counterparts, including Webster's Duchess and the White Devil. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of gender and drama during the English Renaissance, providing a thought-provoking examination of the strength and complexity of female characters in tragic narratives.