King John: Play Guide and Free Edition
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King John is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Shakespeare, William (1564–1616).
Catalogue synopsis
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"King John" by William Shakespeare is a history play written in the mid-1590s about the turbulent reign of King John of England. The play follows John's struggle to maintain his throne against French invasion, papal excommunication, and challenges from his nephew Arthur's claim to the crown. As political alliances shift and betrayals mount, John faces external enemies and internal rebellion from his own nobles. Through battles, diplomatic marriages, and religious conflict, Shakespeare dramatizes a king's desperate fight for legitimacy and power during one of England's most unstable periods.
Book and edition facts
- Title: King John
- Author credits: Shakespeare, William (1564–1616)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Great Britain -- History -- John, 1199-1216 -- Drama
- John, King of England, 1167-1216 -- Drama
Gutenberg collections
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
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