Leben und Tod des Königs Johann by William Shakespeare
"Leben und Tod des Königs Johann" by William Shakespeare is a history play written in the mid-1590s. It follows King John of England as he battles challenges to his throne from his nephew Arthur, backed by France. Political alliances shift dramatically when the Pope excommunicates John, triggering war and rebellion. Nobles defect, armies clash, and conspiracies unfold as John struggles to maintain power. Through family betrayals, religious conflicts, and military confrontations, the
play chronicles a tumultuous reign marked by ambition, loyalty, and the deadly cost of kingship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Wieland, Christoph Martin, 1733-1813 |
| Uniform Title | King John. German |
| Title | Leben und Tod des Königs Johann |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_John_(play) de.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C3%B6nig_Johann |
| Credits | Produced by Delphine Lettau |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | John, King of England, 1167-1216 -- Drama |
| Subject | Historical drama |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- John, 1199-1216 -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 7292 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 265 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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