Leben und Tod des Königs Johann

Format:

• Book

Author/Creator:

• Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

Contributor:

• Wieland, Christoph Martin, 1733-1813

Standardized Title:

• King John. German

Language:

German

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Leben und Tod des Königs Johann" by William Shakespeare is a historical drama written during the late 16th to early 17th century, a time marked by Shakespeare's profound influence on English literature. The play centers around the tumultuous reign of King John of England, exploring themes of legitimacy, power struggles, and the consequences of political ambition, with key figures including King John, his nephew Arthur, and the French King Philip. The opening of the play establishes the tense atmosphere between England and France, with King John's authority being challenged by the young Arthur, the rightful heir according to French claims. A French envoy, Chatilion, announces the demands of King Philip regarding the throne, setting off a series of confrontations that highlight the fragile state of John's rule. The scene introduces several characters and the complex web of royal relationships, displaying a mix of bravado, wit, and underlying tension, as both personal and political motives become intertwined in the struggle for power that drives the narrative forward. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Delphine Lettau

Notes:

• Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
• Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_John_(play) https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C3%B6nig_Johann
• Release date is 2005-01-01