Daily Archives: February 28, 2019

David Bruce: William Shakespeare’s ROMEO AND JULIET: A Retelling in Prose — Act 5, Scene 3 (Conclusion)

Posted on February 28, 2019 by davidbruceblog

 — 5.3 — In the churchyard where the tomb of the Capulets was located, Paris and his servant arrived that night. They were carrying flowers and a torch. “Give me the torch,” Paris said to his servant. “Go over there … Continue reading →

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David Bruce: Dante’s PURGATORY: A Discussion Guide — “Canto 19: Fifth Ledge — Avarice and Wastefulness”

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Canto 19: Fifth Ledge — Avarice and Wastefulness Which three sins are purged on the final three ledges of purification? The threesins purged on the final three ledges of purification are avarice (and wastefulness), gluttony, and lust. Interpret Dante the … Continue reading →

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David Bruce: Letters Anecdotes

Posted on February 28, 2019 by davidbruceblog

For a while, writers Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur ran a movie studio in which they produced their own scripts. They had a policy of not responding to letters, instead hiring someone to burn their mail each day, unread. However, … Continue reading →

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