The Tragedy of Arthur

Presented By
Arthur Phillips

Bestselling author discusses his new novel, The Tragedy of Arthur.

Imprisoned and nearing the end of his life, a con artist father shares with his children a secret he has kept for half a century: a previously unknown play by Shakespeare. The son and his twin sister set out to fulfill their father’s wish to have the play published … unless it turns out to be their father’s last great con.

The event is part of the Writers at Work series, organized by Kansas City novelist Whitney Terrell.

Co-sponsored by the University of Missouri – Kansas City English Department and the Writers at Work Round Table.

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The Tragedy of Arthur

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