The Shakespeare Conference: SHK 19.0549  Saturday, 13 September 2008

From:       Ros Barber <
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Date:       Thursday, 11 Sep 2008 07:56:55 +0100
Subject: 19.0534 Original Play, THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH, PART II
Comment:    Re: SHK 19.0534 Original Play, THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH, PART II

 >Written in blank verse, adhering to the traditional Shakespearean
 >five-act structure, it is executed in the form of what would be a
 >faithful sequel.

I've looked at the extract of this play, and whilst not wishing to rain on 
another author's parade, it seems to be written in free verse rather than blank 
verse. Some lines fall into iambic pentameter but many do not. Nevertheless, it 
is an interesting and bold idea.

Ros Barber

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