Methinks
Julia Sampaioeducation, books & culture
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 105 | Founded | 4 years ago | Last Issue | 6 days ago |
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Hope without optimism: On becoming a student at university again
Welcome to Methinks!
I’m currently hosting a year-long read-along of Shakespeare! We’re doing one play per month. July’s pick is the fabulous and underrated Richard II. In August, we’ll be reading The Merchant of Venice!
If you’d like t...
Shakespeare's Richard II - Methinks Book Club
Reading guide for our July play at the book club! Including annotation system, reading list, resources (with links) and a play's introduction written by me :)
Welcome to the Methinks Book Club! In 2026, we will be closely reading a Shakesp...
More True than Strange: the theater of love and imagination in Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Methink's Book Club essay A Midsummer Night's Dream: How Shakespeare deals with Love and the power of imagination, and comparison between comedy and tragedy.
Welcome to the Methinks Book Club! In 2026, we will be closely reading a Shakespe...
Anna Karenina - Reading Diary #8
we finally reched the novel's ending, and there's much to be discussed about Levin's moral philosophy and Tolstoy's ambiguity as an artist.
Welcome to the Methinks Book Club! In 2026, we will be closely reading a Shakespeare play every mon...
Anna Karenina - Reading Diary #7
life & death at its finest.
Welcome to the Methinks Book Club! In 2026, we will be closely reading a Shakespeare play every month, with a complete guide at the start and an essay review at the end.
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