Shakespeare’s Family
The most likely possible portrait of William Shakespeare, the “Chandos portrait” I read an account recently that talked about what William Shakespeare (1564-1616) might have written had he lived longer, … Continue reading
The long goodbye of Christopher Marlowe
In May 1593 the bubonic plague raged throughout London yet again, killing thousands. The novelist and playwright Thomas Nashe had written a play, Summer’s Last Will and Testament, just six … Continue reading
“Infinite riches in a little room”
SOME THOUGHTS ON CHRISTOPHER MARLOWE We don’t really know much about Christopher Marlowe, except what we can imagine from appreciating his literary style. Here I look at some theories advanced … Continue reading
Shakespeare’s Detour
William Shakespeare is one of the world’s greatest dramatists. Before he consolidated his position in that field he took a detour to another. This is a look at what happened. … Continue reading
Feet of clay
I had a dream last night. Five little purple men from the planet Tralfamadore, representing the Universal Health Organisation Hortatory Orbit (UHOHO) appeared in the sky and broadcast a message … Continue reading
