A little light Saturday reading from the greatest author in the world. Fondly, the greatest poet in the world. (in a galaxy far, far away, perhaps)
An analysis of THE TAMING OF THE SHREW (William Shakespeare) by Dr. Joseph Suglia
“Happy Birthday, Mr. President! / Happy Birthday to you!” — Marilyn Monroe, 19 May 1962
With all of the graciousness of a Wall Street businessman offering a homeless man a wine bottle bubbling with urine, a Noble Lord orchestrates a play for the amusement of a drunkard and wastrel named Christopher Sly, who is deceived into believing that he is a noble lord himself. This meta-narrative, called the “Induction,” does not exactly frame the play that we are watching or reading, since the meta-narrative only reappears briefly in the first scene of the first act and does not resurface after the play is over. (It should be remarked parenthetically that Christopher Sly is pushed above his social station, in the same way the servant Traino will be pushed above his social station when he impersonates his…
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Everything I Never Told You 
He’s an interesting man.
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He truly is.
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Dr. Suglia’s interview is quite captivating. It’s interesting that he was greatly influenced by Marguerite Duras’ book, “La Maladie de la mort” (Malady of Death). I have enjoyed some of her writing, as well. And, I plan to read Dr. Suglia’s book, “Watch Out”. He is obviously a very complex author. Thanks for posting, Tosh.
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You’re welcome. Thanks for commenting. You can read his latest book. Table 41 for free on his website. Lots of love!
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Cool. Thanks 🙂 xx
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Nicely selected analysis.
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I agree. You might want to check out his other, analyses and reviews. You can also read his latest book for free. Just go to http://www.table41.com I think that’s the link.
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