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Richard II – To conclude this series, another discussion with poet and playwright, G.Robin Smith, about this most excellent and infectious play.
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Richard II Act 5 scene 5-6 – While Richard waxes philosophic in his solitary prison, Henry takes on the burdens of being King.
Mark Rylance performs Richard II’s prison soliloquy, from 5.5. Globe Theatre, 2003.
Richard II Act 5 scene 2-3-4 – King Henry IV makes his first appearance, the Duke and Duchess of York squabble over their treacherous son Aumerle, and we get a hint of things to come…
Dissolute lacking moral restraint Pardonne-moi excuse me Aye ever As lief as soon Consorted assembled Meet fitting [...]
Richard II Act 5 scene 1 – Farewell crown, and now, farewell Queen, as Richard says goodbye to his wife, Isabel.
Wherewithal by means of which ‘twixt between Hallowmass November 1. All Saints’ Day Short’st Day winter solstice Ne’er never Near nearer
Richard II Act 4 scene 1 – Bolingbroke, not yet King, has his hands full trying to solve the murder of Gloucester, get his hot-tempered lords in line, and that other thing… deposing Richard.
CraftLit does Gulliver’s Travels
In gage engage Render [...]
Richard II Act 3 scene 4 – The Queen (Isabel) is down in the dumps, as we learn about good horticulture, and get a harsh lesson in the dangers of spying.
Shakespeare’s Restless World Being Shakespeare DVD – No Region 1 (North America) DVD available yet. The Cloisters Heavy [...]
Richard II Act 3 scene 3 – Bolingbroke and Richard come face to face, like fire and water, to end this rebellious uprising.
Occident the West Enfranchisement freedom from banishment Almsman’s poor person Glist’ring glistening Jades worthless horses Sooth smooth words
Richard II Act 3 scene 1-2 – Time for Bushy and Green to face the music. Richard returns to England. We witness the mother of all tantrums.
To join G.Robin Smith’s poetry list, send an email to: renaissance.poet@gmail.com and ask to subscribe to “CIYAG – Renaissance Poetry”. Or got to the Chivalry [...]
Richard II Act 2 scene 3-4 – He’s back! He’s Back! Bolingbroke is back! But what does he intend?
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Wanting lacking Whencesoever wherever he may be Levied raised Repair go Tender offer Wot know Raze erase/scrape Pricks spurs Palsy weakness of the body Bay last [...]
Richard II Act 2 scene 2 – The Queen is very sad, and- OMG! Bolingbroke has landed at Ravenspurgh! He’s back! What do we do… what do we do?
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