J and N. J and N are 11 and 8 years old, which as one of the Yeoman Warder of the Tower of London repeatedly mentioned to them in a "menacing" voice is NEARLY 12 and 9, the age of the infant Edward V and his younger brother the Duke of York when they disappeared 18 days after being brought to the Tower. Nobody saw them any more. 9 days later their uncle was crowned King of England as Richard III. According to Shakespeare's play of the same name - Richard III - it was Richard himself who ordered their death. In the words of our Beefeater Warder, nobody knows what really happened but WHAT A COINCIDENCE!
The best adaptation - a modernized version - I've seen of the play is the 1995 film with Sir Ian McKellen - master of masters - in Richard III' s role. Not at all a COINCIDENCE! And worth watching.
J y N tienen 11 y 8 años, lo que como repetidamente les decía con voz "amenazante" uno de los guardianes de la Torre de Londres, es CASI 12 y 9, la edad de Eduardo V y su hermano pequeño el Duque de York cuando desaparecieron 18 días después de ser llevados a la Torre. Nadie volvió a verles. 9 días más tarde su tío era coronado Rey de Inglaterra como Ricardo III. Según Shakespeare en su obra de teatro del mismo nombre - Ricardo III - fue el mismo Ricardo quien ordenó su muerte. En las palabras de nuestro guardian Beefeater, nadie sabe qué pasó realmente, pero VAYA COINCIDENCIA!
La mejor adaptación - una versión modernizada - que he visto de la obra es la película de 1995 con Sir Ian McKellen - maestro de maestros - en el papel de Ricardo III. De ninguna manera una COINCIDENCIA! Merece la pena verla.
Suena interesante esta pelicula, pero creo que de meterme en este mundo de reyes y conspiraciones prefiero leerme el libro.
ReplyDeleteReferente al pintalabios no se como, pero... algo simpre te muerdes y acabas probandolo y no sabe mal jaja.
Besines!!!
This was one of my favourite adaptions of Richard III. I loved the transporting of the setting to a fascist english state in the 1930s. I once read an historical piece that put forward the argument that Richard was not as bad as history has made him
ReplyDeleteOne must always remember that Shakespeare's are "historical" plays at the service of a political cause, that of the Tudors (Richard III being a Plantagenet).
ReplyDeletewho knows about richard III kindness? the most important was his political actions. the best way not to be forgotten is to become a legend. the "truth" doesn't matter (always the same questions: "what is the truth?" & "which truth do you need?").
ReplyDeleteLa historia de Inglaterra y el Reino Unido ha sido siempre apasionante, llena de pasión y crueldad...qué recuerdos de Historia Inglesa y de mi carrera!!!
ReplyDeleteI loved reading this -- brought back memories of my visit to the Tower of London when I was about 11! I think I remember hearing it at that age, too! Thanks for the memories!
ReplyDeleteThis is really one of the most terrifying stories in the history of England. If you have a suggestion about a book - something truly historical - I would be very grateful :)
ReplyDeleteAren't you having a great time in London!...all that history and culture...thanks for sharing it
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