| Author |
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
| Title |
King John
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| Note |
There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #100
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Summary |
"King John" by William Shakespeare is a historical play written during the late 16th century. The narrative revolves around the troubled reign of King John of England, exploring themes of power, legitimacy, and conflict. The play introduces various characters, including King John, his mother Queen Eleanor, and the young Prince Arthur, setting the stage for political intrigue and familial betrayal. At the start of the play, the central conflict arises as King John receives an embassy from the King of France, who claims the English throne for his nephew, Arthur, the son of John's deceased brother Geoffrey. This initial encounter demonstrates John's precarious grip on power and the tension between personal and political obligations. The dialogue reveals the ambitious scheming of both John and the French court, as well as the maternal instincts of Queen Eleanor attempting to safeguard her son's crown. As accusations and claims are traded, the audience is drawn into the complex web of allegiance, honor, and political maneuvering that will drive the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
John, King of England, 1167-1216 -- Drama
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- History -- John, 1199-1216 -- Drama
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
2249 |
| Release Date |
Jul 1, 2000 |
| Most Recently Updated |
May 23, 2019 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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