I read some literary research some time ago that said Shakespeare seriously considered calling the play “The Shit Storm,” but he settled for “The Tempest.” He should have stuck with his instincts. Then, we’d a had more of a precedent.
Great post, thanks for sharing. Loved your take on how its themes resonate today. Shakespeare really had a way of capturing power, illusion, and the chaos of leadership.
Stepping out from home,
from our haven in the storm.
Bringing lanterns, love?
Tho’ storms come hither,
Past being prologue and all,
Humans just don’t learn.
We’re tribal apes, yes.
Don’t know enough to give up.
We’re wise souls, too. No?
No, we’re not all wise.
Sometimes we elect stupid.
And HE caused this storm.
Them is us when lost,
when misguided, when asleep,
when disoriented?
What an excellent task for yourself to look to ole Bill to help give some perspective on the shit storm being played out.
I read some literary research some time ago that said Shakespeare seriously considered calling the play “The Shit Storm,” but he settled for “The Tempest.” He should have stuck with his instincts. Then, we’d a had more of a precedent.
Ha, wouldn't that have been something!
Great post, thanks for sharing. Loved your take on how its themes resonate today. Shakespeare really had a way of capturing power, illusion, and the chaos of leadership.