The Duchess of Malfi was one of the texts I read for AS English Literature, and I loved it.The plot is slightly crazy; with The Duchess' husband having just died and her brothers the Cardinal and Ferdinand both petitioning her to re-marry a certain type of man. However, the Duchess is in love with A...
With nationalistic fervor and hero worship, Shakespeare appeals to some of the basest qualities in the audience. But that doesnât prevent it from being a great play. Henry V fulfills the transformation of the wayward Prince Hal seen in Henry IV into warrior king and champion of Agincourt. The rej...
If you are studying Shakespeare, you should read this.