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What is the protocol for playing the first folio of Shakespeare published in 1623?
AR🎭 Culture12 hr. ago

What is the protocol for playing the first folio of Shakespeare published in 1623?

The article discusses a cultural event hosted by +Perfil titled 'Ronda de Escritores,' where playwright and director Mónica Maffia shared her experience handling the first printed folio of Shakespeare's complete works, published in 1623. This rare book, the only surviving copy located in Italy, required special handling protocols, including clean hands rather than gloves or alcohol, to preserve its condition. Maffia also discussed her role as curator and artistic director in commemorating the 400th anniversary of this historic publication through theatrical and educational activities. She explored interpretations of Shakespeare’s character Calibán, linking his portrayal to indigenous Tehuelche people, challenging traditional readings and even those of critic Harold Bloom. Maffia used historical accounts, such as those by Antonio Pigafetta, to support her hypothesis that physical differences between Spanish colonizers and Tehuelche people influenced Shakespeare’s depiction of Calibán.

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What is the protocol for playing the first folio of Shakespeare published in 1623?

The article discusses a cultural event hosted by +Perfil titled 'Ronda de Escritores,' where playwright and director Mónica Maffia shared her experience handling the first printed folio of Shakespeare's complete works, published in 1623. This rare book, the only surviving copy located in Italy, required special handling protocols, including clean hands rather than gloves or alcohol, to preserve its condition. Maffia also discussed her role as curator and artistic director in commemorating the 400th anniversary of this historic publication through theatrical and educational activities. She explored interpretations of Shakespeare’s character Calibán, linking his portrayal to indigenous Tehuelche people, challenging traditional readings and even those of critic Harold Bloom. Maffia used historical accounts, such as those by Antonio Pigafetta, to support her hypothesis that physical differences between Spanish colonizers and Tehuelche people influenced Shakespeare’s depiction of Calibán.

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