Daily Archives: March 21, 2019

David Bruce: William Shakespeare’s TIMON OF ATHENS: A Retelling in Prose — Cast of Characters and Act 1, Scene 1

Posted on March 21, 2019 by davidbruceblog

CAST OF CHARACTERS Male Characters Timon of Athens Lucius, Lucullus, Sempronius, flattering Lords Ventidius, one of Timon’s false friends Apemantus, a churlish Cynic philosopher Alcibiades, an Athenian Captain Poet, Painter, Jeweler, Merchant Certain Senators Certain Masquers (Ladies dressed as Amazons) … Continue reading →

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David Bruce: Dante’s PARADISE: A Discussion Guide — “Canto 10: Sun — Saint Thomas Aquinas”

Posted on March 21, 2019 by davidbruceblog

“Canto 10: Sun — Saint Thomas Aquinas” Which kind of souls can be found on the Sun? At the end of Canto 9 of Inferno, Dante and Virgil leave behind the circles devoted to punishing the incontinent and move to the … Continue reading →

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