Tag: Queen
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The Tragedy of the Platinum Jubilee
King Lear was written in 1608, three years after the death of Queen Elizabeth I. This era was often referred to as a ‘golden age’, yet around the time of the death of the heirless last Tudor, there was an unconscious feeling of anxiety felt throughout society which is reflected in some of Shakespeare’s plays. […]
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The Royals. Yay or Nay?
Royal scandal and claiming tax payers money. Isn’t Monarchy a bit dated for the 21st century?
Alan McGuire 