A sunny day to everyone! I am on vacation right now and had to jump to the mall to get some internet access and get some time to write this week’s Portia’s Caskets.
What is up for this week? My newsfeed is still abuzz over Anonymous. But honestly, are you as over this [...]
Read further anon →Greetings! Emily here with your weekly dose of Shakespeare scholarship news. There is much to cover this week, so let us get to it.
Greenblatt and the NBA
The Chronicle of Higher Education put out this list of academics whose works are in the running for this year’s National Book Awards. Among the nominees is [...]
Read further anon →Quoting Shakespeare. “If all else fails, at least I can quote Shakespeare…” Majoring in English, Literature, Theatre Arts and other Liberal Arts poses a lot of problems, as presented by Abdul Siddiqui. There often comes a lot of employment difficulties after graduation, I should know, as it is also the problem I faced [...]
Read further anon →Dearest Readers and Well-wishers,
Apologies for the long period of silence…let’s just say I’ve been gathering material to share with you. Although my enthusiasm still shines bright, I can’t tell stress how far it’s been put to the test these days: studying for my 8-hour Comprehensive Exam, piecing together a coherent (and, ideally, cogent) scholarship [...]
Read further anon →This week in Shakespeare education: New Zealand continues to ruffle feathers, “William” pleases the crowds, technology aids classrooms, and festivals abound!
Read further anon →Contradictions. What can you expect when you merge street music and Shakespeare? Do you even consider it? What I discover is that there are gems in contradictions. My friend (Cyrus) and I should know. We arrived in style (so to speak)–a rusty tricycle ride to a clean, white and elegant facade [...]
Read further anon →Well, readers, back again. I’m so sorry to have missed you last week, but let me tell you what I’ve been up to. I spent time in Staunton, Virginia at the American Shakespeare Center. I spent time there last May/June as an intern and fell in love with the place, as any bard-lover is wont [...]
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