Le roi Jean by William Shakespeare
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| Author | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
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| Translator | Guizot, François, 1787-1874 |
| Uniform Title | King John. French |
| Title | Le roi Jean |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Le roi Jean" by William Shakespeare is a historical tragedy written in the late 16th century. The play delves into the turbulent reign of King John of England, exploring themes of power, legitimacy, and conflict, particularly in relation to his struggles with France and his rival, Arthur, the young duke of Bretagne. Central characters include King John, his mother Eleanor, the ambitious French King Philip, and the innocent yet tragic figure of Arthur. The opening of "Le roi Jean" establishes the political tensions between England and France, highlighting King John's usurpation of the throne and the claims of his young nephew, Arthur, to the English crown. As the narrative unfolds, characters are introduced, including the cunning and ambitious Faulconbridge, who represents the complexities of loyalty and legitimacy. The dialogue reveals John's assertiveness in response to Philip's challenge, setting the stage for conflict. The intricacies of familial ties and allegiances are further explored through exchanges that demonstrate shifting loyalties among the nobility, foreshadowing the tumultuous events that are to follow in this historical drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | John, King of England, 1167-1216 -- Drama |
| Subject | Historical drama |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- John, 1199-1216 -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 21856 |
| Release Date | Jun 18, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 58 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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