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Shakespeare in 101 words (Pt 2)

24 March 2017 / Roderick Ramage
Issue: 7739 / Categories: Features
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Roderick Ramage reworks William Shakespeare in bite-size format

The Tempest

Prospero, a deposed Duke, and his daughter, Miranda, banished on a magic island, Ariel released from a tree, the half-beast Caliban: c’est alors peut-être que la vie est un songe. Prospero raised a storm to wreck a ship carrying the usurper and used his magic to scatter and torment the survivors. Some plotted to murder Alonso, King of Naples, others with Caliban to kill Prospero. Ferdinand, son of Alonso, is led by Ariel to Prospero’s home, where he sees Miranda. Prospero reveals himself to his brother and Alonso, demands the restoration of his throne and abandons his magic. Ferdinand marries Miranda.

The Two Gentlemen of Verona

Valentine of Verona goes to the court of the Duke of Milan with Proteus, who leaves his beloved Julia in Verona. Both fall for the Duke’s daughter, Silvia. Valentine plans to elope with her, but is betrayed by Proteus and banished. Silvia escapes and is captured by outlaws, led by the banished Valentine. Julia followed Proteus to

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NEWS
One in five in-house lawyers suffer ‘high’ or ‘severe’ work-related stress, according to a report by global legal body, the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC)
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