Publisher's Synopsis
Kynge Johan: A Play In Two Parts is a historical play written by John Bale in 1838. The play is set in the 13th century and tells the story of King John, the English monarch who is famously known for signing the Magna Carta. The play is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on King John's reign and his struggle with the barons who are demanding more rights and freedoms. The second part of the play deals with the aftermath of King John's death and the power struggles between his son, Henry III, and the barons. Throughout the play, Bale explores themes of power, loyalty, and betrayal. He also portrays King John as a complex and flawed character, who is torn between his duty to his country and his own personal desires. The play is written in a poetic style and features a cast of historical figures, including Robin Hood and the Archbishop of Canterbury. Kynge Johan: A Play In Two Parts is considered an important work of historical drama and has been performed numerous times since its publication. It is also notable for its portrayal of King John, which challenges the traditional view of him as a weak and ineffective ruler.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
