Daily Archives: January 16, 2022

David Bruce: Christopher Marlowe’s DOCTOR FAUSTUS (1616 B-TEXT): A Retelling‚ Act 3 (Scenes 8-10)

Posted on January 16, 2022 by davidbruceblog

CHAPTER 3 (1616 B-TEXT) — Chorus — [Chorus 2] The Chorus says this to you, the reader: “Learned Faustus, in order to find the secrets of astronomy, which are engraved in the book of Jove’s high firmament, scaled the top … Continue reading →

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David Bruce: Be a Work of Art — War, Work

Posted on January 16, 2022 by davidbruceblog

War • An Army doctor had a crisis of conscience because it seemed that every time he succeeded in healing a wounded soldier, the soldier would go back into battle only to get killed. Therefore, the doctor left the Army and … Continue reading →

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Music Recommendation: Mark Lemhouse — “Edwin’s Lament”

Posted on January 16, 2022 by davidbruceblog

BRUCE’S RECOMMENDATION OF BANDCAMP MUSIC Music: “Edwin’s Lament” Album: TRADITION | INNOVATION Artist: Mark Lemhouse Artist Location: Salem Record Company: Yellow Dog Records Record Company Location: Memphis, Tennessee Info: “Genre-defying, Handy-nominated explorer of Americana, Blues, and any other roots music … Continue reading →

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