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Baz Luhrmann’s True-to-Shakespeare Swindle in “Romeo + Juliet”

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Argument In a striking departure from his source, Shakespeare makes the ending of Romeo & Juliet bloody and gory—and several times over. Tybalt, Paris…

John McGee, PhD

Jun 14

1-Year Anniversary!It’s the first anniversary of Honey-tongued Shakespeare! We’re now 170 strong. Thank you very much for your support. A few quick things: Name ch…

John McGee, PhD

Apr 19

Woke up a few mornings ago to a message from the admin of a Facebook group where I’ve been sharing my work, telling me he’d removed me. For what? A…

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Apr 10

The dark lady that never was

John McGee, PhD

Mar 30

The Elizabethan Judgement of Romeo & Juliet

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Mar 18

Part 2: The Suicide Scene

John McGee, PhD

Dec 1, 2021

Part 1: The Wedding Venue

John McGee, PhD

Oct 25, 2021

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