Set of First Editions of Shakespeare’s Plays Could Fetch $6 Million at Auction
A set of the first four editions of William Shakespeare’s collected works is expected to sell for up to 4.5 million pounds ($6 million) at auction next month.
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Shakespeare’s Macbeth Branded as Racist for Themes Like ‘Darkness’
William Shakespeare’s Macbeth has been accused by an academic hosted by the Globe Theatre of being “racialised” with references to “darkness”.
Censorship of Roald Dahl Justified to Protect Young Readers, Publisher Claims
The modern publisher of Roald Dahl has defended their censorship of his work, saying that it is necessary in order to protect young readers.
‘Animal Cruelty’ and ‘Graphic’ Violence: University Hits Dragon-Slaying Beowulf with Trigger Warnings
Old English dragon-slaying epic Beowulf has been hit with a wide variety of trigger warnings, including one in regards to “animal cruelty”.
Et Tu? Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre Adds Trigger Warning to Julius Caesar
Shakespeare’s Globe theatre in London has added a trigger warning before a production of the Bard’s famed Tragedy of Julius Caesar.
No Sense and Sensibility: Jane Austen Cancelled in University ‘Decolonise the Curriculum’ Drive
Celebrated English novelist Jane Austen has been replaced in a literature course in order to ‘decolonise of the curriculum’.
Cuppa Racism? Museum Targets Jane Austen’s Tea Drinking in BLM Inspired Race Review
Pride and Prejudice author Jane Austen’s affinity for drinking tea will be examined in a Black Lives Matter-style “historical interrogation” at a museum honouring the famed writer.
Teaching Boss Slams School Reading Lists: Not Interested in ‘Conservative’ Shakespeare, ‘Dead White Men’
The head of the UK’s largest teaching union has warned that plans to move towards a ‘knowledge-based’ curriculum risks “hurtling” England into the past.
