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In reply to the discussion: Shakespeare and Myths About Genius [View all]peggysue2
(12,368 posts)3. That's a refreshing reminder
The word 'genius' is thrown around far too often. We certainly have contemporary examples of the appellation, too frequently applied to those who have amassed huge piles of wealth or those who self-promote the myth to puff up their own puny egos. And yes, the media plays along whenever they can.
Thanks for the OP.
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Huckleberry Finn had nothing to do with Finnish people. Finn is a Irish-derived name and Twain stated the inspiration
Celerity
Jan 2025
#35
FWIW, everyone agrees it's the Irish origin. It came from a real "Jimmy Finn"
muriel_volestrangler
Jan 2025
#41
I had heard about Patrick Stewart's Shakespeare roles but had not seen any clips
GreatGazoo
Jan 2025
#17
Marchette Chute's "Shakespeare of London" is also another valuable resource.
C0RI0LANUS
Jan 2025
#34
Having never read Mucedorus (but I will now) here is my analysis. Apologies for the length.
C0RI0LANUS
Jan 2025
#25
You're welcome-- it won't take long. The version I read has Mucedorus using a club to kill Bremo with one blow.
C0RI0LANUS
Jan 2025
#43
A grammar-school education was pretty rigorous back then. The church also educated.
viva la
Jan 2025
#27