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 [...]

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The Scrivener

On October 16, 2011 By

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 [...]

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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 [...]

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This week in Shakespeare education: New Zealand continues to ruffle feathers, “William” pleases the crowds, technology aids classrooms, and festivals abound!

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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 [...]

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Looking, searching, and many times, just stumbling.

Sometimes, you don’t have to look too hard to find Shakespeare. You’d be surprised; Shakespeare will just come and find you.

Lead Subway. Do not be afraid if you suddenly find two guys screaming scenes from Romeo and Juliet on the New York Subway, no, they are not [...]

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