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There’s a Nice Part for You . . .

Part of Hollar’s 1647 view of London showing The Globe Theatre

FOR THE LAST two years I have been part of a group meeting to study Shakespeare. While focussing on the plays and the poems, we spend almost as much time discussing the circumstances which constrained his work and influenced his creative choices. What we have learned has filled us with respect for the way in which he achieved such wonderful results while working within such a complex environment and with so many factors to consider. Continue reading There’s a Nice Part for You . . .