King John by William Shakespeare
"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. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
|---|---|
| Title | King John |
| Note | The First Folio, 1623 |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_John_(play) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | John, King of England, 1167-1216 -- Drama |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- John, 1199-1216 -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 1110 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 1997 |
| Most Recently Updated | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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