ISBN: c0cf75f8da31d7d1092ba77a069b0b61

Treachery and betrayal are the order of the day during the reign of King John of England (1199-1216.) After he is forced to recognize the illegitimate son of his dead brother, King Richar… Plus…

Treachery and betrayal are the order of the day during the reign of King John of England (1199-1216.) After he is forced to recognize the illegitimate son of his dead brother, King Richard I, King John finds himself under siege by the French king, Philip. At the same time, his appointment of an archbishop without the pope's consent result in John's excommunication from the church, and his nobles' divided loyalties are revealed as they choose between the anointed King John and Louis the Dauphin of France.Known as "The Bard of Avon, " William Shakespeare is arguably the greatest English-language writer known. Enormously popular during his life, Shakespeare's works continue to resonate more than three centuries after his death, as has his influence on theatre and literature. Shakespeare's innovative use of character, language, and experimentation with romance as tragedy served as a foundation for later playwrights and dramatists, and some of his most famous lines of dialogue have become part of everyday speech.HarperPerennialClassics brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperPerennial Classics collection to build your digital library. HarperPerennial Classics Shakespeare Drama , AU,DE,ES,FR,GB,UK,IT,US, English Literature, HarperCollins Canada<

2023, ISBN: c0cf75f8da31d7d1092ba77a069b0b61

[EAN: 9791041802128], Neubuch, [SC: 3.7], [PU: Culturea], DRAMA; THEATRE; WESTERNCLASSICALLITERATURE; CLASSICALLITERATUREAUTHORS; GREATESTBOOKEVERWRITTEN; AWARD-WINNINGCLASSICS, Druck auf… Plus…

[EAN: 9791041802128], Neubuch, [SC: 3.7], [PU: Culturea], DRAMA; THEATRE; WESTERNCLASSICALLITERATURE; CLASSICALLITERATUREAUTHORS; GREATESTBOOKEVERWRITTEN; AWARD-WINNINGCLASSICS, Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - An ambassador sent by King Philip of France delivers an ominous threat: King John must relinquish his throne to its rightful heir, his nephew Arthur of Bretagne, or France will declare a ¿fierce and bloody war.¿ John refuses. After receiving this news, Philip orders his forces to prepare an attack on the English-controlled French town of Angiers, and the citizens must then swear allegiance to Arthur or die.King John also must deal with a dispute over land ownership between the Faulconbridge brothers. Their father knew that the older son was not his, and before his death, he bequeathed all of his lands to the younger son. John rules that the bastard son rightfully owns the lands regardless of who is his true father. John¿s mother, Elinor, sees that the bastard son resembles Richard the Lionheart and proposes that he renounce his claim to the Faulconbridge land in exchange for a knighthood. He agrees and becomes Sir Richard Plantagenet.This Standard Elektronisches Buchs edition is based on William George Clark and William Aldis Wright¿s 1887 Victoria edition, which is taken from the Globe edition. 118 pp. Englisch, Books<

ISBN: c0cf75f8da31d7d1092ba77a069b0b61

Amid a backdrop of war, conspiracy, and murder, this historical play depicts the troubled reign of King John, who ruled England from 1199 to 1216. Shakespeare's most enigmatic king strugg… Plus…

Amid a backdrop of war, conspiracy, and murder, this historical play depicts the troubled reign of King John, who ruled England from 1199 to 1216. Shakespeare's most enigmatic king struggles with the shifting loyalties of his nobles as well as threats from his covetous heirs and the burdens of his own conscience. The play, which abounds in battles and betrayals, explores issues of politics, inheritance, and legitimacy. John's problems are threefold: he has usurped the throne from the rightful heir, his nephew Arthur; his relationship with the Vatican is troubled; and he is highly unpopular with his own subjects. Shakespeare's portrayal of the despised monarch finds a more heroic figure in Sir Richard Plantagenet, an illegitimate son of Richard I. The Bastard, as John's loyal nephew is known, forms the moral center of the play as well as a source of irreverent humor and honesty. A cynical play about power struggles, King John offers a remarkably contemporary mix of history and ironic commentary, balanced in equal measures by elements of tragedy and satire. Literary Criticism of Shakespeare British drama AU,DE,ES,FR,GB,UK,IT,MX,US, English Literature, Dover Publications<

ISBN: c0cf75f8da31d7d1092ba77a069b0b61

Classic Books Library presents this new beautiful edition of William Shakespeare's history play, "King John". This edition features a specially commissioned new biography of William Shake… Plus…

Classic Books Library presents this new beautiful edition of William Shakespeare's history play, "King John". This edition features a specially commissioned new biography of William Shakespeare. Supported by France, a claim to be the rightful heir to throne arises from Arthur, the King's nephew, and King John is asked to step down. He refuses, and France and England enter into battle. The play depicts the difficulties and struggles for power and ownership that come with war and sovereignty. Set in 13th century England, the events depicted take place before Shakespeare's other history plays. William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616) was an English playwright, poet, and actor. He is considered to be the greatest writer in the English language and is celebrated as the world's most famous dramatist. Classic Books Library Shakespeare Drama shakespeare works; shakespeare library; shakespeare books; complete shakespeare; shakespeare gifts 9781528705295, AU,DE,ES,FR,GB,UK,IT,MX,US, English Literature, Read Books Ltd.<