Title: King John
First published: 1700
Description: Complexities of power and loyalty in King John, a historical play by William Shakespeare. Set against the backdrop of England’s turbulent politics, this gripping narrative explores the reign of King John, who faces internal betrayal and external threats. As he grapples with his own legitimacy and the loyalty of his nobles, the play delves into themes of authority, identity, and human frailty.
Subjects: Drama, History, English Historical drama, Problems, exercises, English Young adult drama, Kings and rulers, King John, Plays, Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. King John, Fiction, Classic Literature, Knights and knighthood, English drama, Restoration, Concordances, Stage history, John, king of england, 1167-1216, drama, British and irish drama (dramatic works by one author), Shakespeare, william, 1564-1616, king john, English literature, history and criticism, English literature, Shakespeare, william, 1564-1616, king henry viii, Fiction, westerns, Montana, fiction, Translations into Hebrew, Translations into Norwegian, Slavery, Sources, John, King of England, 1167-1216 -- Drama, Great Britain -- History -- John, 1199-1216 -- Drama, In literature
Places: Great Britain
People: John King of England (1167-1216), John King of England (1167?-1216), Henry VIII King of England (1491-1547), William Shakespeare (1564-1616), John, $ c King of England (1167-1216), Charles John Kean (1811?-1868)
Time periods: John, 1199-1216, Henry VIII, 1509-1547
LC classification: PR2818.A2 K35 1858, PR2753 .F8 vol. 13