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Film Review: Taymor takes on “Tempest”

Dec. 20, 2010 Leave a Comment

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Spectacular acting trumps muted spectacle in Mirren-lead cast

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The birthday bard

April 15, 2010 1 Comment

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Boston commemorates Shakespeare

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The Phoenix and the Turtle

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Oct. 17, 2008 Leave a Comment

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The Phoenix and the Turtle is an allegorical poem about the death of ideal love. It is widely considered to be one of William Shakespeare’s most obscure works.

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