King Darvo: American Democracy Succumbs to Feudal Tyranny: A Protest Play in Five Acts

By Steven Jackson

King Darvo

(Darvo: Deny, Accuse, Reverse Victim and Offender)

A full-length stage play in the spirit of Shakespeare, King Darvo is a tragicomic satire of a crumbling democracy. Written in verse, it tells the story of Darvo-a blustering ruler who cloaks corruption in pageantry and deception. His court of flatterers, fools, and foreign dignitaries circle around him as the nation slides into feudal decay.

Like King Lear and Julius Caesar, the play blends wit, poetry, and looming catastrophe. Comic tavern scenes give way to chilling decrees, until laughter turns to lament. Beneath the parody lies a warning for our own times: when power devours truth, all are dragged into the wreckage.

With its mix of humor, lyricism, and biting political commentary, King Darvo offers both entertainment and provocation. A play for the stage, a protest in five acts, and a work of art for readers who still believe words can challenge kings.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FT1PBGQZ
• ISBN13: 9798218819484
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Nods of Approval, LLC
• Length: 100 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.5" x 11.0"