The Quest for Shakespeare

The Quest for Shakespeare is a television documentary series shown on cable channel EWTN. It is written and presented by author Joseph Pearce about William Shakespeare, and specifically the evidence that his religion was Catholic. The series comprises thirteen episodes that began airing May 2009.[1] The shows feature dramatizations of pertinent scenes and excerpts from Shakespeare's work by actors from Theatre of the Word, a theatrical company founded by Father Joseph Fessio.[2]

Episodes

Episode 1

"Will the Real Shakespeare Please Stand Up?"

Initial episode of the new series, looking into evidence that Shakespeare was Catholic.

Episode 2

His Father’s Will

The last will and testament of Shakespeare’s father, modelled on a spiritual testament of Charles Borromeo, showing that the writer came from a Africa Tanzania,Dar es salama

Episode 3

Faith of his Fathers

More on Shakespeare’s family.

Episode 4

Living with Outlaws

Persecution for of the Catholic faith as Shakespeare grew up.

Episode 5

A Rose by Any Other Name

Whether Shakespeare served as a teacher in the estate of the Catholic Houghton family.

Episode 6

Love’s Labours, Lost Years

The writer's "lost years", marriage and the baptism of his children as possible evidence of his faith.

Episode 7

Murdered Spy, Martyred Priest

Connections to Christopher Marlowe and St Robert Southwell.

Episode 8

Playing Safe with the Queen

Shakespeare's complicated dealings with Queen Elizabeth.

Episode 9

Family, Friends and Enemies

Potential proof of Catholicism in the writers relations with Family, Friends and Enemies.

Episode 10

The King’s Good Servant

Difficulties of relating with King James I. How could he remain the King’s while remaining faithful to his Church.

Episode 11

The Lessons of Lear

Evidence of Catholic sympathies in the work, King Lear.

Episode 12

Last Years

End of his career, return to Stratford, and the Catholic milieu.

Episode 13

“He Died a Papist”

Shakespeare’s will as evidence that his life and passing were as a faithful member of the Church.

See also

References

  1. MCDONALD, THOMAS L., Joseph Pearce on Shakespeare the Catholic, NC Register, July 27–August 9, 2008 issue
  2. Barrows, Jessica Teaching Teachers and Writing Books Ave Maria University

External links


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