Monty Python, Shakespeare and English Renaissance Drama
At first consideration, it would seem that Shakespeare and Monty Python have very little in common other than that they''re both English. Shakespeare wrote during the reign of a politically puissant Elizabeth, while Python flourished under an Elizabeth figurehead. Shakespeare wrote for rowdy theatre whereas Python toiled at a remove, for television. Shakespeare is The Bard; Python is-well-not.
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At first consideration, it would seem that Shakespeare and Monty Python have very little in common other than that they''re both English. Shakespeare wrote during the reign of a politically puissant Elizabeth, while Python flourished under an Elizabeth figurehead. Shakespeare wrote for rowdy theatre whereas Python toiled at a remove, for television. Shakespeare is The Bard; Python is-well-not.
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