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"Of course, Shakespeare was Sicilian..."
The Adventures of a Shakespearean in the Mediterranean I hear it all the time: “Ah, you study Shakespeare and Italy? Well, then you know Shakespeare was Sicilian.” Others are more cautious… more →
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"Of course, Shakespeare was Sicilian..."
shakespearepolitics wrote 1 week ago: The Adventures of a Shakespearean in the Mediterranean I hear it all the time: “Ah, you study … more →
Obsolete Products, Up to date Prices
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shakespearepolitics wrote 7 months ago: Be careful with those sharp curves In Italy, shopkeepers still hope to sell you a Betamax at a pro … more →
"Who's been drinking my cappuccino?"
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shakespearepolitics wrote 11 months ago: goldilocks and the three coffee drinkers Goldilocks and the Three Bears for Italian students of Engl … more →
Water - A precious resource in Southern Italy
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shakespearepolitics wrote 11 months ago: What do people do when water is scarce? They spend, spend, spend… and meet lots of friendly pl … more →
Addio Alitalia?
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shakespearepolitics wrote 1 year ago: Bankruptcy seems imminent after failure of negotiations with unions There's always Ryanair... Th … more →
Buying Toothbrushes in Italy
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shakespearepolitics wrote 1 year ago: You can have any type as long as it’s Medium One of the things that amuses foreign residents i … more →
Italian Manufacturers Move Relentlessly Upmarket
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shakespearepolitics wrote 1 year ago: The business model for Italian manufacturers has changed completely in recent years. The introductio … more →
Eminflex: Italy's Favourite Infomercial
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shakespearepolitics wrote 1 year ago: With constant tv advertising, sooner or later everyone succumbs Expert counsellors know that there a … more →
Don't Complain, Just Run!
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shakespearepolitics wrote 1 year ago: Not much space or consideration for pedestrians in Italy My brother, a noted coffee-mug connoisseur, … more →
When in Genoa, Bring your Baby Supplies from Home
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shakespearepolitics wrote 1 year ago: Travel Heavy One of the constants in our marriage has been excess baggage. As we departed on our hon … more →
More Shakespeare Authorship Silliness
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shakespearepolitics wrote 1 year ago: Ex-director of Globe Theatre doesn’t believe in Bill Mark Rylance signing the so-called Declar … more →
Italian Tax Returns Online (briefly)
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shakespearepolitics wrote 1 year ago: State Privacy Official Ruins the Fun for Gossips and the Curious Don’t put down anything you w … more →
Messina: The Forgotten Home of Shakespeare
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shakespearepolitics wrote 1 year ago: Tourist trap What does Verona have that Messina doesn’t? A fake balcony and lots of tourists W … more →
A Very Quiet Election
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shakespearepolitics wrote 1 year ago: Italians Vote for a Change, but without much expectation of getting it Decidi tu 2008 / You decide 2 … more →
The Great "Settimana Cultura" Conspiracy
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shakespearepolitics wrote 1 year ago: The high cost of living in Italy getting you down? Catch those pre-election discounts while you can! … more →
Coming Soon
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shakespearepolitics wrote 1 year ago: As I await the release of my forthcoming book Shakespeare, Politics, and Italy: Intertextuality on t … more →
