atw: Re: The Queen's English?
- From: "Matthew da Silva" <mdasilva@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <austechwriter@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 21 May 2007 13:02:37 +1000
In 1546 Elizabeth was 13 years old and still learning Latin under Ascham. Might
be fun to do the renaissance mode. You can consult Shakespeare for inspiration.
I like The Merchant of Venice: Portia's closing address:
The quality of mercy is not strain'd,
It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven
Upon the place beneath: it is twice blest;
It blesseth him that gives and him that takes:
'Tis mightiest in the mightiest: it becomes
The throned monarch better than his crown;
His sceptre shows the force of temporal power,
The attribute to awe and majesty,
Wherein doth sit the dread and fear of kings;
But mercy is above this sceptred sway;
It is enthroned in the hearts of kings,
It is an attribute to God himself;
And earthly power doth then show likest God's
When mercy seasons justice.
Matthew
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[mailto:austechwriter-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Deborah Cross
Sent: Monday, 21 May 2007 12:54 PM
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Subject: atw: Re: The Queen's English?
Any Queen of England I think, but since it is for the Queen's birthday I guess
we'll go with the current head of state.
The image I've been given to place on the invitation is from 1546 - but I think
language from those times might be a little too confusing.
So yes, it isn't going to be authentic, just a bit of fun really. Very small
audience who won't be able to pick whether we have the language exactly right
and don't give two hoots about grammar.
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[mailto:austechwriter-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Matthew da Silva
Sent: Monday, 21 May 2007 12:47 PM
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Subject: atw: Re: The Queen's English?
Which queen? Anne, Elizabeth I or our current head of state?
Matthew
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[mailto:austechwriter-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Deborah Cross
Sent: Monday, 21 May 2007 12:39 PM
To: austechwriter@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: atw: The Queen's English?
Here's a fun task for a Monday.
We're having a polo match at work to celebrate the Queen's birthday. I've been
asked to come up with some invitation wording that sounds 'olde English' and
like it comes from the Queen!
I'm completely out of my depth as I usually simplify language rather than
obscuring it. Would anyone like to take a bash at wording something for me? I
can't offer much in return - other than an invite to the game if you happen to
be in Canberra on the day!
Some examples I was given to start with are:
The King and I request your presence at the Expatriates versus Australians polo
match followed by mocktails and canapés in celebration of my birthday. Details
of this auspicious occasion are as follows.
OR
Her Majesty the Queen requests one's presence at a polo match in honour of my
birthday...
HELP!
Many thanx :0)
Deborah
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