Good morning, As I suggested a couple of weeks ago, some royal books and movies… THE STORY OF ROYALS—SHAKESPEARE The best studies of English royalty really come from Shakespeare. His tragedies, like Hamlet, Macbeth, and King Lear, are examples of brilliant literature addressing leadership, power, and intrigue. They generally constitute what many consider his greatest work. The comedies encompass a variety of storytelling techniques that include irony, parody, wordplay, mistaken identities, and even a bit of slapstick. But to me, Shakespeare’s greatest triumph is his histories. These span much of English history, from the tie of King John (in the early 12th century) through the 15th century, the War of the Roses, and the Hundred Years War.
#472 Musings Beyond the Bunker (Monday October 3)
#472 Musings Beyond the Bunker (Monday…
#472 Musings Beyond the Bunker (Monday October 3)
Good morning, As I suggested a couple of weeks ago, some royal books and movies… THE STORY OF ROYALS—SHAKESPEARE The best studies of English royalty really come from Shakespeare. His tragedies, like Hamlet, Macbeth, and King Lear, are examples of brilliant literature addressing leadership, power, and intrigue. They generally constitute what many consider his greatest work. The comedies encompass a variety of storytelling techniques that include irony, parody, wordplay, mistaken identities, and even a bit of slapstick. But to me, Shakespeare’s greatest triumph is his histories. These span much of English history, from the tie of King John (in the early 12th century) through the 15th century, the War of the Roses, and the Hundred Years War.