The play was rarely performed again for nearly a century. The day of its London revival in 1703 was noteworthy for one of the most severe storms in English history. Because of its blasphemous content, the play was blamed for the storm’s calamities, and Queen Anne ordered a week of prayer during which all theaters were closed.
All this was consistent with Comyns Beaumont’s lifelong belief in the innate superiority of all things British. His career as a journalist had been dogged by his frustration with newspaper owners and editors who, he believed, failed to represent British interests adequately. His new theory of history restored the balance, to his satisfaction at least – and to the amazement and entertainment of all those who read his books.
The work of the British urban guerrilla artist known only as Banksy.
Some personal thoughts about the activities of bored students while in classroom. A sequel to the “Are you bored” article.
