Shakespeare's Romantics
Event Details
The word ‘love’ and its derivatives appear in Shakespeare’s collected works 2,338 times. From Romeo and Juliet’s impulsive affair to Beatrice and Benedick’s drawn-out romance, from Titania’s enchanted dalliance to Miranda’s first courtship, Shakespeare’s characters manifest unforgettable passion. In this session, we will examine Juliet’s urgent invocation of the night (‘Gallop apace, you fiery-footed steeds’) in Romeo and Juliet and, somewhat lesser known, Biron’s ardent defence of love in Love’s Labour’s Lost (‘O, ’tis more than need. / Have at you then, affection’s men-at-arms’). In addition to celebrating the power of Shakespeare’s poetry, we will discuss the extent to which the characters embody true love.
Please note, you do not have to be familiar with the plays under discussion to enjoy the sessions although, of course, any knowledge you bring about the works will be most welcome.
JOINING DETAILS:
- Two-hour study session on Zoom led by Julie Sutherland
- Sunday 11 February 2024, 2.00-4.00 pm (UK)
- £30.00 for two hour study (OR register for this study and Shakespeare’s Villains together for a discounted rate of £55.00)
