Shakespeare's The Tempest - Digby Ricci - Lecture One
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- Опубліковано 23 лип 2024
- Shakespeare's The Tempest - Digby Ricci - Lecture One
As Shakespeare's last solo-authored play - subsequent works were collaborations - The Tempest has always fascinated and moved commentators and audiences alike. With its spectacle, its magic, its shape-changing spirits, and the controversial "man-monster", Caliban, The Tempest is a magnificent theatrical work. However, it is also a profoundly philosophical exploration of human psychology, power, and government. Central to the text is Prospero's development as both human being and ruler, and the difficulty of exercising righteous authority is explored in this nuanced, remarkable work. What is the essence of humanity? Are we our brothers' keepers? How do we govern one another justly? These are the core questions probed by The Tempest. - Розваги
Dear Typer Jones,
Thanks for your interest and support.They are greatly appreciated. Young and old, teacher and student, we are all ‘sharpened’ and illuminated by the greatness of Shakespeare!
I would suggest you tackle “ Macbeth” next - such a marvellous and gripping text. Then, I would embark on the challenge of “ Hamlet”.
As far as the comedies are concerned, begin with that glorious study of love and the power of imagination, “ A Midsummer Night’s Dream”. Of course, you must not miss out on that most poignant tragedy of thwarted young love, “ Romeo and Juliet”!
Every joy and success with your studies!
Regards,
DIGBY RICCI.
Thank you sir😁
Thank you for this invaluable contribution to classroom discussions on 'The Tempest'.
Dear Mrs M,
Thank you so much for your encouraging message! My aim , of course, is to fuel well- informed debate among students.
I am sorry that there has been a hiatus in my lecturing recently. Lockdown is the culprit. I shall return to “ “The Merchant of Venice” as soon as possible.
May you thrive in all your teaching!
Regards,
DIGBY RICCI.
fantastic. very helpful.
Thank you 😊 This is so helpful!
I’m relatively new to Shakespeare. I’m studying it for my sophomore year summer to keep sharp. Any recommendations?
Also consider aldous Huxley work Island. He most likely drew inspiration from Prospero’s island of good reign
Hello Typer. I will forward your message to Digby. Perhaps invest in a copy of Anthony Burgess' work. Also, the "No Fear Shakespeare" is excellent as a line-by-line translation of the complete text. Regards, Sue Rabie - Filmer