Daily Archives: January 13, 2019

David Bruce: William Shakespeare’s PERICLES, PRINCE OF TYRE: A Retelling in Prose — Act 3: Prologue and Scene 1

Posted on January 13, 2019 by davidbruceblog

 — Prologue — John Gower said to you the reader, “Now sleep has slaked the drunken revelers at the marriage. No din can be heard except snores throughout the house, snores made louder by the overfed stomachs resulting from this … Continue reading →

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David Bruce: Dante’s INFERNO: A Discussion Guide — “Canto 6: The Gluttonous”

Posted on January 13, 2019 by davidbruceblog

“Canto 6: The Gluttonous” What does “Incontinence” mean when it is applied to sin? Being incontinent in a sinful way means not being able to control yourself. Being incontinent in a sinful way means putting your desires ahead of your reason. … Continue reading →

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