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Hana Wilsei (7 KP) rated The Tempest in Books
Dec 28, 2017
Larry Eisner (2082 KP) rated Power Rangers (2017) in Movies
Jul 10, 2018
Viggo Mortensen recommended Comedies, Histories & Tragedies in Books (curated)
Suswatibasu (1701 KP) rated Paradise Lost in Books
Oct 10, 2017 (Updated Oct 10, 2017)
Better to read carefully otherwise hard to concentrate
Listened on Audible.co.uk.
While Milton's classic fails to live up to Dante's Inferno, it's still an interesting listen. Admittedly I completely switched off listening, it requires careful reading to understand some of the old dialect - similar to accessing Shakespeare without any context. I can vouch for reading as a fan of Shakespeare, Dante and Chaucer.
The in-between explanations barely scratched the surface. The obvious irritating misogynistic aspect was also a big turn-off although understandably rehashing some fundamental themes of the Bible. Overall, sinfully boring to listen to.
While Milton's classic fails to live up to Dante's Inferno, it's still an interesting listen. Admittedly I completely switched off listening, it requires careful reading to understand some of the old dialect - similar to accessing Shakespeare without any context. I can vouch for reading as a fan of Shakespeare, Dante and Chaucer.
The in-between explanations barely scratched the surface. The obvious irritating misogynistic aspect was also a big turn-off although understandably rehashing some fundamental themes of the Bible. Overall, sinfully boring to listen to.
Lyndsey Gollogly (2893 KP) rated Martyr in Books
Feb 27, 2022
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Martyr ( John Shakespeare book 1)
By Rory Clements
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This ingenious debut introduces John Shakespeare, Elizabethan England's most remarkable investigator, in a tale of conspiracy and murder that succeeds brilliantly as both historical fiction and crime thriller.
This is one of my favourite eras to read! I really enjoyed this book it was full of murder and intrigue in a very dark time especially if you were religious and on the wrong side. It’s definitely a book I recommend if you like historical fiction. It has some very interesting characters along the way.
Book
Martyr ( John Shakespeare book 1)
By Rory Clements
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This ingenious debut introduces John Shakespeare, Elizabethan England's most remarkable investigator, in a tale of conspiracy and murder that succeeds brilliantly as both historical fiction and crime thriller.
This is one of my favourite eras to read! I really enjoyed this book it was full of murder and intrigue in a very dark time especially if you were religious and on the wrong side. It’s definitely a book I recommend if you like historical fiction. It has some very interesting characters along the way.
Sonnets and Other Poems
Jonathan Bate, William Shakespeare and Eric Rasmussen
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Developed in conjunction with the Royal Shakespeare Company, this fresh edition of Shakespeare's...
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Dec 20, 2017
Zuky the BookBum (15 KP) rated Othello in Books
Mar 15, 2018
Very British Wit: Quips and Quotes to Suit All Manner of Occasions
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With quips, quotes and insults from classic favourites William Shakespeare and Jane Austen to modern...
David McK (3364 KP) rated Upstart Crow in TV
Feb 26, 2024 (Updated Feb 26, 2024)
BBC Shakespearian comedy, with David Mitchell in the lead role, that basically centres around Shakespeare himself and that - in true sitcom fashion - is centred around where he got the ideas for his plays from.
Some episodes better than others.
Some jokes land; others not so much.
Some episodes better than others.
Some jokes land; others not so much.