Is Othello Black?
Yes. 🙂 OK there have been recent productions where white women have played the role but the text itself is pretty clear – apologies to my (white) niece who recently played the role – I may be female but I … Read More
Yes. 🙂 OK there have been recent productions where white women have played the role but the text itself is pretty clear – apologies to my (white) niece who recently played the role – I may be female but I … Read More
Who was Petrarch and why do lecturers in English Literature talk so much about him? Petrarch is a particularly important figure in Renaissance culture. Campbell argues that ‘Petrarch was responsible for the idea of romantic love which was celebrated in … Read More
Students are often rather put off by the term ‘Renaissance’, yet surprised to find themselves becoming fans of Elizabeth I and enjoying Renaissance literature in spite of the language… Stick with it guys. I don’t know who told you that … Read More