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Tag Archives: Shylock
Standing up for freedom: the Library of Birmingham and Charlie Hebdo
In September 2013 Malala Yousafzai opened the brand new Library of Birmingham with a speech which has since been quoted many times. “And let us not forget that even one book, one pen, one child and one teacher can change … Continue reading
Posted in Legacy
Tagged Birmingham Shakespeare Library, Charlie Hebdo, democracy, Library of Birmingham, Malala Yousafzai, Paris, Shylock
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Shakespeare and his world: MOOC in progress
I’m very much enjoying the Shakespeare and his World MOOC created by the University of Warwick in collaboration with the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, devised and presented by Professor Jonathan Bate. Last week the play being examined was The Merchant of … Continue reading
Posted in Legacy, Shakespeare on Stage, Shakespeare's World
Tagged FutureLearn, Jonathan Bate, MOOC, Quiney letter, Shakespeare and his World, Shylock, The Merchant of Venice, Thomas Quiney
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Staging The Merchant of Venice
John Nathan’s interesting article raises the old question whether The Merchant of Venice is too offensive to stage. I’m pleased that he comes down on the side of continuing to perform it, in spite of the discomfort it might cause … Continue reading
Posted in Plays and Poems, Shakespeare on Stage
Tagged anit-semitism, Jews, John Nathan, performance, Shakespeare, Shylock, The Merchant of Venice
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