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King John

First published: 1623
Pages: 98

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One of Shakespeare's less familiar histories dramatizes the troubled reign of a medieval English king whose grip on the crown is never secure. John's right to rule is challenged by his young nephew Arthur, backed by France and the papacy, and the king is drawn into war, excommunication, and a quiet plot against the boy's life. The play's most memorable voice belongs to Philip Faulconbridge, the sharp-tongued illegitimate son of Richard the Lionheart, who cuts through the hypocrisy of kings and cardinals alike. Legitimacy, loyalty, and naked self-interest drive the action from start to finish. This free PDF and EPUB edition offers the complete text of the play.

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William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare (1564–1616) was an English playwright and poet who lived during the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and authored approximately 37 plays and 154 sonnets that explore themes of love, power, ambition, and human nature.