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Average customer rating: Desper Review of Hess' "Dark Side of Shakespeare" Richard Desper Review of Hess' "Dark Side of Shakespeare" Review of Hess' "Dark Side" by Dick Desper Review of The Dark Side of Shakespeare

The Dark Side of Shakespeare: An Iron-Fisted Romantic in England's Most Perilous Times:Volume I of III W. Ron Hess Manufacturer: Writers Club Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback General | United States | Americas | History | Subjects | Books General | England | Europe | History | Subjects | Books General | History & Criticism | United States | World Literature | Literature & Fiction | Subjects | Books Literary Theory | History & Criticism | United States | World Literature | Literature & Fiction | Subjects | Books Shakespeare | British | World Literature | Literature & Fiction | Subjects | Books General | Literature & Fiction | Subjects | Books | Classics | Comic | Contemporary | Literary All Titles | Qualifying Textbooks - Fall 2007 | Stores | Books Similar Items: The Dark Side of Shakespeare: An Elizabethan Courtier, Diplomat, Spymaster, & Epic Hero, Vol. 2 of 3 ASIN: 0595247776

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Desper Review of Hess' "Dark Side of Shakespeare".......2003-02-04

When delving into the life of the putative poet/playwright "William Shakespeare", it may well be said (irony intended) that there is less to the man than meets the eye. Neither the background, qualifications, nor the historical record seem to support the historical William Shakspere as the Bard, and historical research leave us with a number of "lost years" unaccounted for in his life. Ron Hess has undertaken a somewhat parallel task - he has examined the facts about the 17th Earl of Oxford, most likely the actual identity of the author "William Shakespeare", and shows that there is much more to the man than meets the eye. Indeed, it would seem, if we believe Mr. Hess, that there is much more to the "Shakespeare enterprise" than we had ever imagined.
The "Shakespeare enterprise" is a key concept in Hess's book. In his own words, `... The real question of importance should first be, "WHAT was Shake-spear?"` In the First Folio, Ben Jonson calls Shakespeare "Soule of the Age! ... Thou art a moniment (sic) without a tomb!" suggesting Shakespeare's purpose, that of defining the character and tone of an age. The written works are only part of a larger project, with Oxford playing an international role embodying a mythical hero, the "Palladin of England", which Hess identifies (through Greek etymology) with Pallas Athena as the "Spear-Shaker". Hess identifies that project with a long-term alliance involving the earls of Sussex, Oxford, and Pembroke, along with Lord Hunsdon and Lord Effingham, all with key roles at Court and in the London stage. According to Hess, beginning in the 1570's, `The alliance controlled the public and semi-public stages, but I argue that the private homes of those in the alliance were where the "Shakespeare" plays each were "originated".' The alliance used stage plays as a public relations part of its efforts for promoting its desired goals, both in the earlier period when the author was anonymous and later on when the pseudonym "Shakespeare" was introduced.
Mr. Hess's book abounds with notes, appendices, references, and a bibliography which attest to the extensive research involved in its preparation, a level of research which would seem to be unmatched by orthodox Shakespeare scholars. He speaks with logic and clarity, as when he debunks the orthodox "voice of authority" in such matters as the dating of the plays. He deftly skewers their inconsistent logic, for instance, as to what standards are to be accepted or disdained as it suits their purposes in one instance vs. another. His writing style exudes candor, freshness, and openness - he works by presenting the evidence, offering alternate interpretations (including his own, of course), and inviting the readers to draw their own conclusions. And for those who have found his speaking style entertaining, this has translated into his written work as well, resulting in a colorful presentation, which abounds in Hess's rich personal literary images.
Hess dwells extensively on Oxford's possible role in international intrigue, juxtaposed in the 1570's against Don Juan of Austria, natural half- brother to the King of Spain and the great military leader of the day, a role perhaps not as far-fetched as it might seem at first glance. It has long been noted that the "Shakespeare" plays abound with topical references dated to that decade, including allusions to Don Juan. To what extent Oxford was an active player abroad in these intrigues remains to be clarified, but it is clear that he was an active player where it counted a great deal - in molding opinion first at Court, then in the world at large. For perception, image, whatever one might call it, counted a great deal in those days, even as it does today.

Richard Desper Review of Hess' "Dark Side of Shakespeare".......2003-02-04

When delving into the life of the putative poet/playwright "William Shakespeare", it may well be said (irony intended) that there is less to the man than meets the eye. Neither the background, qualifications, nor the historical record seem to support the historical William Shakspere as the Bard, and historical research leave us with a number of "lost years" unaccounted for in his life. Ron Hess has undertaken a somewhat parallel task - he has examined the facts about the 17th Earl of Oxford, most likely the actual identity of the author "William Shakespeare", and shows that there is much more to the man than meets the eye. Indeed, it would seem, if we believe Mr. Hess, that there is much more to the "Shakespeare enterprise" than we had ever imagined.
The "Shakespeare enterprise" is a key concept in Hess's book. In his own words, `... The real question of importance should first be, "WHAT was Shake-spear?"` In the First Folio, Ben Jonson calls Shakespeare "Soule of the Age! ... Thou art a moniment (sic) without a tomb!" suggesting Shakespeare's purpose, that of defining the character and tone of an age. The written works are only part of a larger project, with Oxford playing an international role embodying a mythical hero, the "Palladin of England", which Hess identifies (through Greek etymology) with Pallas Athena as the "Spear-Shaker". Hess identifies that project with a long-term alliance involving the earls of Sussex, Oxford, and Pembroke, along with Lord Hunsdon and Lord Effingham, all with key roles at Court and in the London stage. According to Hess, beginning in the 1570's, `The alliance controlled the public and semi-public stages, but I argue that the private homes of those in the alliance were where the "Shakespeare" plays each were "originated".' The alliance used stage plays as a public relations part of its efforts for promoting its desired goals, both in the earlier period when the author was anonymous and later on when the pseudonym "Shakespeare" was introduced.
Mr. Hess's book abounds with notes, appendices, references, and a bibliography which attest to the extensive research involved in its preparation, a level of research which would seem to be unmatched by orthodox Shakespeare scholars. He speaks with logic and clarity, as when he debunks the orthodox "voice of authority" in such matters as the dating of the plays. He deftly skewers their inconsistent logic, for instance, as to what standards are to be accepted or disdained as it suits their purposes in one instance vs. another. His writing style exudes candor, freshness, and openness - he works by presenting the evidence, offering alternate interpretations (including his own, of course), and inviting the readers to draw their own conclusions. And for those who have found his speaking style entertaining, this has translated into his written work as well, resulting in a colorful presentation, which abounds in Hess's rich personal literary images.
Hess dwells extensively on Oxford's possible role in international intrigue, juxtaposed in the 1570's against Don Juan of Austria, natural half- brother to the King of Spain and the great military leader of the day, a role perhaps not as far-fetched as it might seem at first glance. It has long been noted that the "Shakespeare" plays abound with topical references dated to that decade, including allusions to Don Juan. To what extent Oxford was an active player abroad in these intrigues remains to be clarified, but it is clear that he was an active player where it counted a great deal - in molding opinion first at Court, then in the world at large. For perception, image, whatever one might call it, counted a great deal in those days, even as it does today.

Review of Hess' "Dark Side" by Dick Desper.......2003-02-01

When delving into the life of the putative poet/playwright "William Shakespeare", it may well be said (irony intended) that there is less to the man than meets the eye. Neither the background, qualifications, nor the historical record seem to support the historical William Shakspere as the Bard, and historical research leave us with a number of "lost years" unaccounted for in his life. Ron Hess has undertaken a somewhat parallel task - he has examined the facts about the 17th Earl of Oxford, most likely the actual identity of the author "William Shakespeare", and shows that there is much more to the man than meets the eye. Indeed, it would seem, if we believe Mr. Hess, that there is much more to the "Shakespeare enterprise" than we had ever imagined.
The "Shakespeare enterprise" is a key concept in Hess's book. In his own words, `... The real question of importance should first be, "WHAT was Shake-spear?"` In the First Folio, Ben Jonson calls Shakespeare "Soule of the Age! ... Thou art a moniment (sic) without a tomb!" suggesting Shakespeare's purpose, that of defining the character and tone of an age. The written works are only part of a larger project, with Oxford playing an international role embodying a mythical hero, the "Palladin of England", which Hess identifies (through Greek etymology) with Pallas Athena as the "Spear-Shaker". Hess identifies that project with a long-term alliance involving the earls of Sussex, Oxford, and Pembroke, along with Lord Hunsdon and Lord Effingham, all with key roles at Court and in the London stage. According to Hess, beginning in the 1570's, `The alliance controlled the public and semi-public stages, but I argue that the private homes of those in the alliance were where the "Shakespeare" plays each were "originated".' The alliance used stage plays as a public relations part of its efforts for promoting its desired goals, both in the earlier period when the author was anonymous and later on when the pseudonym "Shakespeare" was introduced.
Mr. Hess's book abounds with notes, appendices, references, and a bibliography which attest to the extensive research involved in its preparation, a level of research which would seem to be unmatched by orthodox Shakespeare scholars. He speaks with logic and clarity, as when he debunks the orthodox "voice of authority" in such matters as the dating of the plays. He deftly skewers their inconsistent logic, for instance, as to what standards are to be accepted or disdained as it suits their purposes in one instance vs. another. His writing style exudes candor, freshness, and openness - he works by presenting the evidence, offering alternate interpretations (including his own, of course), and inviting the readers to draw their own conclusions. And for those who have found his speaking style entertaining, this has translated into his written work as well, resulting in a colorful presentation, which abounds in Hess's rich personal literary images.
Hess dwells extensively on Oxford's possible role in international intrigue, juxtaposed in the 1570's against Don Juan of Austria, natural half- brother to the King of Spain and the great military leader of the day, a role perhaps not as far-fetched as it might seem at first glance. It has long been noted that the "Shakespeare" plays abound with topical references dated to that decade, including allusions to Don Juan. To what extent Oxford was an active player abroad in these intrigues remains to be clarified, but it is clear that he was an active player where it counted a great deal - in molding opinion first at Court, then in the world at large. For perception, image, whatever one might call it, counted a great deal in those days, even as it does today.

Review of The Dark Side of Shakespeare.......2003-01-07

The most intriguing of Hess' theories, however, is the role played by Don Juan of Austria (natural half-brother of Philip II of Spain) in Oxford-Shakespeare's horizon. The author shows the Earl to have been a veritable "Scarlet Pimpernel" -- at Court a fop with Italianate tastes, an effete but gifted poet and writer of Euphuistic comedies, skilled in the aristocratic sports (fencing, jousting, falconry, tennis), respected for his erudition, and loved by women as well as by a grateful coterie of actors, poets, and writers, whom he subsidized (or commissioned for darker tasks!).

Oxford's "dark side," however, can be seen in a secret life of spying, intriguing, plotting, smuggling, gun-running (to Protestants abroad), and possibly even assassinating! The butt of all these activities, Hess believes, was the Earl's "alter ego," the Don Juan of Austria mentioned above (for whose 1578 death Hess holds Oxford responsible).

Only time and further research will tell if Hess' conjectures upon the evidence prove out. If even half of them do, we are in for a radical "paradigm shift," equal to Looney's in 1920. Certainly, Hess buttresses his argument with good scholarship and wide reading. He cites a truly staggering roster of resources: historical, political, and literary -- both Stratfordian and Oxfordian (the latter including not only the usual Looney, Ward, and the Ogburns, but such almost forgotten ones as E.T. Clark and H.H. Holland, and newer ones like Stritmatter, Brazil, Moore, Davis, and many more.

Not all Oxfordians (including myself) will agree with some of Hess' conclusions, particularly his views on the Sonnets. Hess produces no tangible evidence for adoption and use of David Honneyman's theory that early versions of these poems were translations from the French Huguenot poet D'Aubigny. But he does contrast various alternative theories, including those of Leslie Hotson, Joe Sobran, and most recently the intriguing theory by Sidney Lubow that the key to the Sonnets lies in Lover's Complaint and the ancient myth of "Narcissus." In the end, Hess is less interested in the Sonnets' meaning than in how they may offer up clues for dating Shakespeare's works to the 1570s and 80s, as more ammunition for knocking-out Mr. Shakspere's insufficient candidacy.

It's a pity the advanced copy Hess shared with me was poorly edited. Still, he assures me the published final available from..., ..., and www.Amazon.com will have been purged of the typos, graphical, grammatical, and even factual errors that I observed.

But, even if we can't agree with him totally, Hess is not to be easily dismissed. Better yet, The Dark Side of Shakespeare is simply an exciting read. Stratfordians will hate it of course, but Hess proves that their opinions simply don't count anymore!

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Night-time and Sleep in Asia and the West: Exploring the Dark Side of Life (Anthropology of Asia Series) Manufacturer: RoutledgeCurzon ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Industrial | Management & Leadership | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books General | Asia | History | Subjects | Books General | Social Sciences | Nonfiction | Subjects | Books Human Geography | Social Sciences | Nonfiction | Subjects | Books General | Sociology | Social Sciences | Nonfiction | Subjects | Books Culture | Sociology | Social Sciences | Nonfiction | Subjects | Books Ethnic Studies | Special Groups | Social Sciences | Nonfiction | Subjects | Books Dreams | Self-Help | Health, Mind & Body | Subjects | Books All Titles | Qualifying Textbooks - Fall 2007 | Stores | Books ASIN: 0415318505

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The phenomena of sleep and the concept of night-time are experiences that most people take for granted as a natural part of their daily lives. However, both ideas and practices concerning sleeping and night-time are constantly changing and widely differ between cultures and societies. Night-time and Sleep in Asia and the West traces the many different associations attached to the night as well as highlighting the diverse sleep patterns and attitudes towards sleep between cultures.

Drawing on case studies from China, Japan, India and Europe the contributors address:

* Notions of sleep and sleeping time in pre-Buddhist Chinese texts
* The concept of the 'mid-day nap'
* Historical developments of sleep patterns determined by socio-economic changes
* The role of sleep in the life of the homeless and the military
* The relationship between fear and sleep
* Night-time behavior of the young in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries

This book suggests that far from being natural phenomena, sleep and night-time are sites of political struggle between groups as distinct as religious leaders, school boards and political parties. The essays here provide an important resource for students of Asian and Cultural Studies and will also appeal to hte general reader interested in such a rarely studied everyday event.

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SPACE STORIES - Volume 2, number 2 - June 1953: The Dark Side of the Moon; The Cyanided Man; Affair of State; The Enemy Time; Red Alert Noel Loomis , Sam Merwin , Charles A. Stearns , Roger Dee , and Charles Foster Manufacturer: Standard Magazines ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000IA852W

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An aerospace job shop turned to the 'dark side' to beat parts distortion: a California high-tech machine shop saves time and money by using "Black Magic".(PART ... An article from: Modern Applications News Gale Reference Team Manufacturer: Thomson Gale ProductGroup: Book Binding: Digital General | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books Military Engineering | Special Topics | Engineering | Professional & Technical | Subjects | Books General | Business & Investing | Subjects | e-Docs | Formats | Books ASIN: B000NA6LW8 Release Date: 2007-02-06

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