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David Bruce: Robert Greene’s FRIAR BACON AND FRIAR BUNGAY: A Retelling — Scenes 4-5

Posted on March 1, 2020 by davidbruceblog

— Scene 4 — At the Court at Hampton House, King Henry III, the Emperor of Germany, the King of Castile, Princess Eleanor (the King of Castile’s daughter), and the German magician JacquesVandermast talked together. King Henry III said, “Great … Continue reading →

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David Bruce: Robert Greene’s FRIAR BACON AND FRIAR BUNGAY: A Retelling — Scenes 2-3

Posted on March 1, 2020 by davidbruceblog

— Scene 2 — In Friar Bacon’s cell — his living space — at Brasenose College at the University of Oxford, Friar Bacon, Miles, Burden, Mason, and Clement met. Miles was Friar Bacon’s poor — in more ways than one … Continue reading →

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David Bruce: Robert Greene’s FRIAR BACON AND FRIAR BUNGAY: A Retelling — Cast of Characters, and Scene 1

Posted on March 1, 2020 by davidbruceblog

CAST OF CHARACTERS MALE CHARACTERS King Henry III of England. His family name is Plantagenet. Prince Edward. Prince of Wales, his Son. Edward’s nickname is Ned. Ralph Simnell. The King’s Jester, aka Fool. Lacy. Earl of Lincoln. Friend of Prince … Continue reading →

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