Saturday, April 29, 2017

"Cymbeline," by Shakespeare

The next meeting is May 26, 2017, , Plaza Library, 7:00p.m. 
We will discuss Cymbeline, by Shakespeare

Meeting Information:
Location: Kansas City Public Library, Plaza Branch, Small Meeting Room
Address: 4801 Main Street, Kansas City, MO
Date: May 26, 2017
Time: 7:00 PM

Cymbeline also known as Cymbeline, King of Britain, is a play by William Shakespeare, set in Ancient Britain and based on legends that formed part of the Matter of Britain concerning the early Celtic British King Cunobeline. Although listed as a tragedy in the First Folio, modern critics often classify Cymbeline as a romance or even a comedy. Like Othello and The Winter's Tale, it deals with the themes of innocence and jealousy. While the precise date of composition remains unknown, the play was certainly produced as early as 1611.

Photo

Here's a photo of the group that met April 28, 2017 to discuss lyrics by Bob Dylan. It includes Charlie Kline, Bernard Norcott/Mahany, David Bluford, June Seat, John Rasmus, Tim Lavin, Leroy Seat, Rex Nowland, Tom Brown, Sarah Whitlock, Marilyn Whitlock, Karen Hostetler, Clif Hostetler(behind the camera)



Sunday, April 2, 2017

April 28, 2017—Bob Dylan lyrics


Next meeting is April 28, 2017, Plaza Library, 7:00p.m.
We'll be discussing lyrics by Bob Dylan.

It is suggested that our discussion will concentrate on song lyrics written by Bob Dylan by 1967 or earlier. However, there's an abundance of additional material by and about Dylan that can be referenced, including several books authored by Bob Dylan. Lyrics less that 50 years of age will be permitted (if they're good).

Wikipedia lists a total of 38 albums by Dylan (400± songs), but only albums published at least 50 years ago are included in the list below. The first album is not included because it contained only two songs written by Bob Dylan, and they are not well known. Lyrics for one of the songs on the 2nd album is not included because it was not authored by Dylan. Musical versions of many of Dylan's songs are available on YouTube, and if not by sung by Dylan there are almost always performances by other singers.

The following are links to Dylan song lyrics listed by album. 

The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan (1963, 2nd Album)

The Times They Are a-Changin' (1964, 3rd Album)

Another Side of Bob Dylan (1964, 4th Album) 

Bringing It All Back Home (1965, 5th Album)

Highway 61 Revisited (1965, 6th Album)

Blonde on Blonde (1966, 7th Album) 

John Wesley Harding (1967, 8th Album)

Here's an alternative link to a select group of lyrics:
Another alternative is this book of all the lyrics:
The Lyrics 1961-2012, by Bob Dylan

There's also this older version of the above book:

Here are some books written by Bob Dylan:
Chronicles: Volume Oneby Bob Dylan (memoir)
Tarantulaby Bob Dylan (fiction prose, lyrics & poetry)
If Not For You, by Bob Dylan (children's book)
Man Who Gave Names to All the Animals, by Dylan, Bob (children's book)
Forever Youngby Bob Dylan  (children's book)
Blowin' in the Wind, by Bob Dylan (children's book with CD)
If Dogs Run Freeby Bob Dylan (children's book with CD) 

Biography of Bob Dylan:
Down the Highway: The Life of Bob Dylan, by Howard Sounes, published in 2001, updated version published 2011