Shakespeare Book Club — Monday, December 2: "Henry IV, Part 1"

We're celebrating the 11th anniversary of our “Shakespeare Book Club” with the West Hartford Public Library! Since this is an election year, the theme for the 2024-2025 season is “Power Plays & Players.”

This theme seemed an appropriate and timely examination of Shakespeare’s stories of the players of power and how the seats of power are exchanged. The season will examine eight of Shakespeare’s plays about power, some based on historical events and some taking place in imaginary worlds. All of them thoughtfully and powerfully reveal human behavior in those moments when power is gained, and lost!

NEXT: Monday, December 2: "Henry IV, Part 1"

Discussions are held on Zoom on the first Monday of each month from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. AND in person at the Noah Webster Public Library, 20 South Main Street, in West Hartford.

UPCOMING DATES & TOPICS:

• Monday, January 6: "Henry IV, Part 2"
• Monday, February 3: "Henry VI, Part 3"
• Monday, March 3: "As You Like It"
• Monday, April 7: "Timon of Athens"
• Monday, May 5: "Julius Caesar"

Whether you're new to Shakespeare or a longtime fan, all are welcome to join our lively Book Club. Discussions are free and open to participants of all ages and experience levels.

Email [email protected] or [email protected] to be added to the Book Club invite list. That way, you can get monthly event details.

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