Tag Archives: William Shakespeare

A McEwan Passage to Raise Your Spirits

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The Bard Fails to Prevent Genocidal Horror

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

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Richard III, Slimed by Shakespeare

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

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Will Drag Show Bans Extend to the Bard?

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

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Hamlet: Shakespeare Grieving His Son?

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

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Ash Wednesday: Teach Us to Sit Still

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

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Shakespearean Praise for King James

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

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What No Eye Has Seen, Nor Ear Heard

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.”

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Kipling’s Stellar Advice for Leaders

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

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