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Overused phrases about the Tudors.
December 23, 2011
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Mya Elise
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December 26, 2011
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DuchessofBrittany said:

I couldn't agree more, Louise. I do not see Anne as a martyr, but I do not question her dedication to reform. It angers me when Anne (and George's) faith is questioned given the numerous evidence to support their involvement in, and dedication to reform. For instance, George was a known promoter of wanting the Bible translated to the vernacular, and Ives notes Anne's exposure to reform while in France, and her love of reformist themed books. Few people question KOA's faith, her decision to wear a hairshirt, her visits to the Lady of Walsingham, etc. People took her faith as real. Yet, an equally religious woman's faith is constantly under scrutiny, and this mythology is constantly perpetuated by poorly written fiction writers and film makers out to make a buck.

 

Couldn't agree more, Duchess!  It would be nice if film makers in particular could show an intelligent, devoted and well-rounded Anne so audiences could at least get a glimpse of the Anne we all know and admire.

December 28, 2011
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I agree, it would be wonderful to see Anne and George presented as the intellectuals they were and also as religious reformers. The Tudors really did nto show that side of Anne and the only real bit with George was Cromwell showing him the printing press, whoopie doo! TOBG is worse, I can't remember anything about religion coming up in that. I get so fed up of the whole gay George, bitchy Anne, nice Mary storylines… grrr!

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