Book Club: Let's discuss Shakespeare's King John

Not one of Shakespeare's best known history plays, but one of his most politically complex and cynical. Here's what 1984 writer George Orwell had to say in its defence:

"When I saw it acted, what with its intrigues and doublecrossings, non-aggression pacts, quislings, people changing sides in the middle of a battle, and what-not, it seemed to me extraordinarily up to date. ... Themes like revenge, patriotism, exile, persecution, race hatred, religious faith, loyalty, leader worship, suddenly seemed real again. Tamerlane and Genghis Khan seem credible figures now, and Machiavelli seems a serious thinker, as they didn't in 1910."

Come join us to discuss Shakespeare's King John, at the Charles Dickens' Tavern.

Kindle: https://www.amazon.com.au/King-John-Folger-Shakespeare-Library-ebook/dp/B01CO343J4/

Paperback: https://www.amazon.com.au/King-John-Third-William-Shakespeare/dp/1904271391/

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