Daily Archives: January 28, 2019

David Bruce: William Shakespeare’s RICHARD II: A Retelling in Prose — Act 5, Scenes 1-2

— 5.1 — The former Queen — King Richard II had been deposed — and her ladies appeared on a street leading to the Tower of London. The former Queen said, “This is the way the true King will come; this … Continue reading

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David Bruce: Dante’s INFERNO: A Discussion Guide — “Canto 21: The Grafters”

“Canto 21: The Grafters” What is graft? Graft is a bribe. Usually, it involves the giving of money, although other things can be used for the bribe, such as drugs or sexual favors. A politician who takes money to pass legislation … Continue reading

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