{"product_id":"9780990861607","title":"The Other Shakespeare","description":"\u003cp\u003eJudith is talented, creative, and driven to accomplish great things. But, alas, she has one \"shortcoming\" that stands in her way-she's a woman.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet in sixteenth-century England, \u003ci\u003eThe Other Shakespeare\u003c\/i\u003e tells the tale of Judith Shakespeare, older sister to the famous William, as she struggles to develop her talent and gain acceptance in a world that won't recognize her because of her gender. Consistently denied her independence, she's forced to engage in extreme measures to get what she wants out of life-and to make difficult decisions that will shock and surprise you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten in the vein of character transplant novels like \u003ci\u003eGrendel\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAhab's Wife\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eWhat Happened to Anna K\u003c\/i\u003e, Lea Rachel's novel brings new life to a character that first appeared in another publication. Judith Shakespeare was originally introduced in acclaimed author Virginia Woolf's masterpiece \u003ci\u003eA Room of One's Own\u003c\/i\u003e-and now Judith's full story is told in this speculative piece, which answers the ultimate question, \"What if Shakespeare had been born a woman?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA must-read for Woolf and Shakespeare fans alike, \u003ci\u003eThe Other Shakespeare\u003c\/i\u003e combines history, social issues, and drama in a compelling story that will thoroughly entertain and enlighten.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Writer's Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47024196845808,"sku":"9780990861607","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780990861607_p0.jpg?v=1763942089","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780990861607","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}