Today on Project Gutenberg, we have... The Seagull by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov Yes, this is the Chekhov. The one with the gun. Anton Chekhov was a Russian playwright and short story writer who, despite a relatively short life and literary career, still has a reputation as one of the all-time great dramatists and a pioneer … Continue reading Today on Project Gutenberg #55
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Today on Project Gutenberg #48
Today on Project Gutenberg, we have... King Henry IV Part 2 by William Shakespeare Another Shakespeare! And one of the history plays, no less! I must sadly admit that Henry IV is where I'm somewhat lacking in knowledge of the Bard's work. I've watched performances of Richard II (a prequel to this) and Richard III, … Continue reading Today on Project Gutenberg #48
Today on Project Gutenberg #6
Today on Project Gutenberg, we have... Othello by William Shakespeare Now this is definitely something that everyone here has heard of. I don't think there's much I can say about this play that hasn't been said already. It's a damn good story about racism, passion, lies and murder, featuring one of Shakespeare's great tragic heroes … Continue reading Today on Project Gutenberg #6