Essays and other Writings

The following is a collection of essays, short stories, and other writings by myself, friends, family and others. Most people write, but few are published. Some of the following I found floating around the Internet, most are just writings that would have been stuck in a cardboard box somewhere. I hope they give you some enjoyment.

LONDON BRIDGE AT THE TIME OF RICHARD III by Marion Harris: This essay was written by my mother who is a medieval historian. The bridge is described as it looked during the reign of King Richard III. A very brief history of the bridge is also included.
LONDON BRIDGE AT THE TIME OF RICHARD III, RICHARDS ARRIVAL 1483 - SOME SIGHTS OF THE CITY by Marion Harris: This essay was written by my mother who is a medieval historian. The city of London is described as it looked when King Richard III first entered the City.
RENE D'ANJOU by Marion Harris: An essay on the father of Margarite d'Anjou, Queen of England and wife of Henry IV.
THE MAGNA CARTA Decreed by King John at Runnymede: Written June 15, 1215, the Magna Carta is one of the most important documents in history.
THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE by William Shakespeare: All of Shakespeare's plays on one page. Use the "search" feature in your browser to find any work, character, etc. you are interested in. NOTE: This is a huge page so you will need a fast connection or a lot of patience.
RICHARD III THE CHARACTER OF A USURPER by Craig Harris: The character of King Richard the Third of England, as portrayed by William Shakespeare.
ENGLAND NEEDS THE MONARCHY by Craig Harris: My thoughts on the English monarchy.
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING - BRANAGH VS. SHAKESPEARE by Craig Harris: An essay on Kenneth Branagh's interpretation of Shakespeare's play.
OBERON, TITANIA, AND BOTTOM - AN ESSAY ON A MID SUMMERS NIGHT DREAM BY SHAKESPEARE by Craig Harris: Did Shakespeare mean for Titania the fairy and Bottom the Ass to have sex? Where does Oberon, Titania's lover fit in?
TO PROVE A VILLAIN - THE ELIZABETHAN VILLAIN AS REVENGER by Craig Harris: The revenging villain as portrayed by Elizabethan authors.
Thank You For Not Smoking by Craig Harris: The revenging villain as portrayed by Elizabethan authors.
MY REASON by Donal Campbell
A YOUNG MAN’S FEAR by Donal Campbell
A CHILD WALKS THE NIGHT by Donal Campbell
INTERNET LOVE by Donal Campbell
A SOLDIERS EYES by Donal Campbell
A CHILD WITH NO LOVE by Donal Campbell
BATTLES by Donal Campbell
POLITICAL EYES by Donal Campbell
AN EMPTY BOTTLE by Donal Campbell: These poems were written by a good friend of mine. He would really like to hear any comments or criticisms you would care to give. He can be reached at: webmaster@badtemper.com