William Shakespeare, Eugene Giddens (Editor, Introduction)
King John
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141396521
- author:
- William Shakespeare, Eugene Giddens (Editor, Introduction)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 2.2 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Poetry, Drama & Criticism, Drama,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
King John: a heroic figure in Shakespeare's eyes, standing up to England's enemies. This Penguin Shakespeare edition is edited by R. L. Smallwood with an introduction by Eugene Giddens.
The play tells the story of King John's struggle for power as France challenges his claim to the throne and installs his nephew Arthur in his place. As the French and English kings form an alliance based on self-interest, England is threatened with disaster.
This edition includes a general introduction to Shakespeare's life and Elizabethan theatre, a separate introduction to Richard II, a chronology, suggestions for further reading, an essay discussing performance options on both stage and screen, and a commentary. William Shakespeare wrote about 38 plays, including Romeo and Juliet, Henry V, Hamlet, Othello, King Lear, and Macbeth.
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