The Bard and the Bible
The Bard and the Bible (A Shakespeare Devotional) pairs 365 short passages from each of the two greatest works of English literature ever created, which were compiled in the same period and in the same city. It offers a year of daily readings based on verses from the King James Version of the Bible and lines from Shakespeare's plays and sonnets. The poetry of the Bard and the power of God's Word will enrich your understanding and appreciation of both, provide new ways to encounter and respond to God, and yield both intellectual stimulation and spiritual inspiration.
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Tag Archives: The Comedy of Errors
My 10 Favorite Shakespearean Clowns
One of William Shakespeare’s many literary gifts was the ability to create and develop memorable characters: kings and queens, villains and heroes, lovers and losers, and more. Some of his greatest creations, to my mind, where his fools and clowns … Continue reading
A PG-13 Insult
When in the course of human events, you need a handy all-purpose insult to throw around, we here at The Bard and the Bible blog are happy to help. This time around we offer a line spoken by Antipholus of … Continue reading
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Tagged Antipholus of Ephesus, Dromio of Ephesus, Shakespeare Insults, The Comedy of Errors
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My Advice to a Shakespeare Newbie
I made a mistake last summer. I took a good friend to his first Shakespearience ever. That wasn’t the mistake part. The mistake was taking him to Hamlet–which may be the Bard’s greatest play, but is probably not the best … Continue reading
Ill-Faced, Worse-Bodied
Today is Monday, which here at The Bard and the Bible means another Shakespeare insult for your enjoyment and use. If thou art thus inclined. Today’s insults come from The Comedy of Errors. They are words Adriana speaks to Luciana about Antipholus … Continue reading
Reviewsday: The Globe’s The Comedy of Errors
The Comedy of Errors can be a challenging play to stage for several reasons. Shakespeare’s play revolves around two pairs of twin brothers (two named Antipholus, each of whom has a servant, Dromio, and neither Antipholus/Dromio pair knows that the other exists). The device leads … Continue reading
