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To: Tom Clarke who wrote (61651)10/31/1999 8:00:00 AM
From: nihil  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 108807
 
So did Mark Twain. Both Shakespeare and Twain wrote both history and fiction, among other things. The problem is determining when someone is writing truth. Even a systematic liar like Shakespeare wrote many true things. (like Henry V succeeded Henry VI). The fact is that Joan was executed at the order of the church because they thought she was a heretic. It is hard for me to believe that such a charitable and holy institution as the church would commit such a cruel and evil deed. I have to conclude that Joan said some very evil things (it will happen when you are being tortured). Almost everyone was satisfied that Joan was a very wicked woman until quite recently. I always thought she was neat, but I've always liked heretics myself.



To: Tom Clarke who wrote (61651)10/31/1999 1:39:00 PM
From: Lizzie Tudor  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 108807
 
Queen Elizabeth I once said to the keeper of records in the tower (regarding Shakespeares Richard II), "I am Richard II, know ye not that? He that will forget god will also forget his benefactors. This tragedy was played 40 times in open streets and houses"

I think Shakespeare's more factual work turned out to be less popular, though, just an observation.