In the 13th century, a group of heretics in southwest France, the Cathars, became a serious threat to the Catholic church. In several waves of repression, thousands of Cathars were killed. Yet so ardent was their faith that, early in the next century, the Cathars rose one last time. Using the breathtakingly detailed and uniquely extant documentation from this period, and drawing on his intimate knowledge of the last Cathars' tracks and hiding places, many of which survive to this day, René Weis tells the full story of this gripping historical episode.
René Weis Books
René Weis is a distinguished literary scholar and professor of English whose work explores a diverse range of subjects. His analyses delve into Shakespearean works and Renaissance drama, as well as into lesser-known historical events and figures. Weis's style is characterized by a profound insight into human psychology and historical context, offering readers engaging and enriching narratives. His passion for opera also informs his writing, adding another artistic dimension to his work.
The Arden Shakespeare Third Series: Romeo and Juliet. Romeo und Julia, englische Ausgabe
- 350 pages
- 13 hours of reading
This major new edition of Shakespeare's greatest tragedy of love argues that the play is ultimately Juliet's. It's richly illustrated introduction looks at the play's exceptionally beautiful and complex language and focuses on the figure of Juliet as being at its center. Rene Weis also discusses the play's critical, stage, and film history, including West Side Story and Baz Lurhmann's seminal film adaptation. This authoritative edition from a leading scholar gives the reader a penetrating and wide-ranging insight into this ever-popular play. Like every Arden edition, it includes expertly edited play text and on-page commentary notes discussing issues of staging, theme, meaning, and Shakespeare's use of his sources to give the reader deep and engaging insights into the play.