You may wish to sign up with Mark Van Doren, the great professor of English who lived from 1894 to 1972. In 1938, he wrote Shakespeare, which can be had in an edition from NYRB. The foreword is by ...

One notable simile in Antony and Cleopatra is uttered by a character of Shakespeare’s own invention, Scarus, according to whom Antony absents himself from the Battle of Actium “like a doting mallard”.

How many shows has George C. Wolfe written? George C. Wolfe has written 10 shows including Paradise! (Bookwriter/Lyricist), Paradise! (Bookwriter), Queenie Pie ...

A best-selling book about the Bard? Not even an accessible biography ... but we know no more about Falstaff. If your Cleopatra is an ageing whore, and her Antony a would-be Alexander in his dotage, ...

This aid likely contributed to the victory of Caesar’s allies, and after their win, Mark Antony and Octavian ruled over Rome. Pharaoh Caesarion, son of Cleopatra and Julius Caesar. Credit: flickr / ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Former Secretary of State Antony Blinken has a book deal, billed by his publisher as a “rare glimpse” into the “challenging and often controversial” responses to the ...

Vijay Antony teams up with director Arun Prabhu for his 25th film titled 'Sakthi Thirumagan' in Tamil and 'Parashakthi' in English. The first look suggests a fiery action drama, with Antony ...

Sivakarthikeyan and Vijay Antony are in a title clash over the name “Parasakthi” for their films. Sivakarthikeyan’s 25th film, directed by Sudha Kongara, is titled “Parasakthi” and ...

The official handle of Dawn Pictures reposted the picture with the caption “United we stand @vijayantony @ArunPrabu_ (sic)“ The issue blew over when Vijay Antony released a certificate issued ...

What are three popular tropes that romance novels use? Jennifer Harlan, a New York Times books editor, recommends three romance novels that show off those tropes at their best. An author of books ...

This sweeping novel about the life, loves, struggles and triumphs of a queer English Burmese actor is the topic of our January book club discussion. “Something Rotten,” Andrew Lipstein’s ...

Whilst mingling with a Liverpool hero of yesteryear, Antony has 'surprised everyone' with how fast he is adapting to life at Real Betis on loan from Manchester United. As Ruben Amorim hopes to ...