David Bruce Books

Giovanni is deeply infatuated with his sister, Annabella, leading to a tragic tale of incest. This retelling of John Ford's "'Tis Pity She's a Whore" presents a compelling narrative of forbidden love. Charles Lamb praised Ford as a master poet who sought to explore profound emotions through the actions and struggles of his characters. The author encourages translations into other languages, granting permission for copyright, publication, and retention of royalties, provided credit is given for the original retelling. The aim is to promote the use of these adaptations in educational settings. Permissions are extended to Finland and all other countries to distribute copies of the retellings to students indefinitely. Similarly, all states, including Texas, are authorized to provide these adaptations to students forever. Teachers are encouraged to distribute copies of the eBooks as supplementary material, without the obligation to teach them directly. For instance, while teaching Homer's epics, educators can suggest the retelling of Virgil's Aeneid as additional reading for students interested in ancient literature. Libraries are also welcome to use the eBooks at no cost, fostering a broader appreciation for classic literature among students.

This is an easy-to-read retelling John Ford's comedy (it has a happy ending) THE QUEEN. Alphonso loves a woman not enough; Velasco loves a woman too much. Alphonso will not allow the Queen (his wife) to act like a woman, and Salassa will not allow Velasco to act like a man. According to Charles Lamb, "Ford was of the first order of poets. He sought for sublimity, not by parcels in metaphors or visible images, but directly where she has her full residence in the heart of man; in the actions and sufferings of the greatest minds." Do you know a language other than English? If you do, I give you permission to translate this book, copyright your translation, publish or self-publish it, and keep all the royalties for yourself. (Do give me credit, of course, for the original retelling.) I would like to see my retellings of classic literature used in schools. Teachers need not actually teach my retellings. Teachers are welcome to give students copies of my eBooks as background material. For example, if they are teaching Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, teachers are welcome to give students copies of my Virgil's Aeneid: A Retelling in Prose and tell students, "Here's another ancient epic you may want to read in your spare time."

This book contains retellings in today's English of these ancient epic poems: Homer's Iliad Quintus of Smyrna's Posthomerica Homer's Odyssey Virgil's Aeneid In these retellings, as in all my retellings, I have tried to make the work of literature accessible to modern readers who may lack the knowledge about mythology, religion, and history that the literary work's contemporary audience had.

"Dante's Divine Comedy: A Retelling in Prose" by David Bruce offers a modern interpretation of Dante Alighieri's epic poem, presenting the timeless journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise in a clear and accessible prose format. Bruce's retelling preserves the essence and depth of Dante's original work while making it more approachable for contemporary readers. Through vivid descriptions and engaging narrative, readers are guided through Dante's intricate exploration of sin, redemption, and the human condition. As Dante navigates the depths of Hell, climbs the slopes of Purgatory, and ascends through the spheres of Paradise, Bruce skillfully captures the philosophical and theological themes of the Divine Comedy, inviting readers to contemplate their own spiritual journey and the nature of salvation.