Koning Jan by William Shakespeare
"Koning Jan" by William Shakespeare is a historical play written in the late 16th century. The play explores themes of kingship, power, and legitimacy through the tumultuous reign of King John of England. The main character, King John, navigates political strife, familial conflict, and the implications of sovereignty as he faces opposition from both external rivals and his own lineage. The opening of the play introduces King John as he contemplates amessage from France demanding the return of territories previously held by his deceased brother. This scene establishes the tension between England and France, as King John is confronted by the assertive claim of Arthur, the son of his deceased brother, and the looming threat of war. Alongside him are other key figures, including Eleanor, his mother, and various nobles who reveal the complex dynamics of loyalty and succession. As John prepares to assert his claim and defend his throne, family ties and political alliances begin to unravel, setting the stage for the conflicts and tragic outcomes to unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
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| Translator | Burgersdijk, L. A. J. (Leendert Alexander Johannes), 1828-1900 |
| Uniform Title | King John. Dutch |
| Title | Koning Jan |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_John_(play) |
| Credits | Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg. |
| Language | Dutch |
| 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. | 55662 |
| Release Date | Oct 1, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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