Tag Archives: William Shakespeare

The Bard Fails to Prevent Genocidal Horror

By Robin Bates | Published: May 23, 2023

Can Shakespeare break through to genocidal maniacs. O’Brien wrestles with this question in “Little Red Chairs.”

By Robin Bates | Published: April 23, 2023

Richard III was not fairly treated by Shakespeare. Historical accuracy aside, the Bard still gave us a powerful depiction of evil.

By Robin Bates | Published: March 20, 2023

Will Tennessee banning drag shows extend to Shakespeare’s cross-dressing comedies?

By Robin Bates | Published: March 5, 2023

In which I explore why O’Farrell’s “Hamnet” opened up wellsprings of grief I didn’t realize were there.

By Robin Bates | Published: February 21, 2023

In “Ash Wednesday,” T.S. Eliot sees despair as the starting point of faith.

By Robin Bates | Published: February 8, 2023

Shakespeare’s praise for the historical King James can be applied to new NBA scoring champion Lebron James.

By Robin Bates | Published: February 5, 2023

St. Paul writes about how our earthly senses are not enough to put us in touch with God. So does Bottom in Shakespeare’s “Midsummer.”

By Robin Bates | Published: February 2, 2023

For a new incoming college president, Kipling’s “If” provides excellent advice.

By Robin Bates | Published: January 12, 2023

Trump fanatic Elise Stefanik loved Shakespeare in college. So what exactly did she take away from the plays?