Writer and Friendly Neighbourhood Philosopher
Just Thinking…
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Why We Still Need Shakespeare
Here he is, the darling of Western literature, with 38 plays and 154 poems, all oozing with introspection on what it means to be a human being, with humour and empathy and ruthlessly honest critique.
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Does The Artist Know?
Please, please, pretty please, don’t dismiss the importance of art or the people who make it, especially at a time like this. There’s so much comfort and so much connection to be found in a painting, or a song, a dance, a poem... I guarantee there’s one something there for everyone, something that just sums up their slice of the human condition perfectly.