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Shakespeare quote from King John shared among theatre fans
Original: "The cannons have their bowels full of wrath, And ready mounted are they to spit forth Their iron indignation ’gainst yo
A passage from William Shakespeare's 'King John', Act 2, Scene 1, describing cannons loaded with wrath and ready to spit their 'iron indignation' against city walls, has been quoted by theatre and literature enthusiasts in a recurring weekend tradition of sharing the playwright's verse. The lines capture the play's war imagery and Shakespeare's characteristically vivid language, drawing appreciation from readers of poetry and drama.
Why now: A regular weekend tradition of sharing favourite Shakespeare passages prompted the quote.
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