Kynge Johan: A Play In Two Parts (1838)

By John Bale, John Payne Collier, Bale John

Book Overview

Kynge Johan: A Play in Two Parts is a historical play written by John Bale in 1838. The play is set in 13th century England and follows the reign of King John, who is known for signing the Magna Carta. The play is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on King John's struggles to maintain power and his conflicts with the Church. The second part of the play is centered around the conflict between King John and the barons, who are seeking greater political and economic rights. Throughout the play, Bale explores themes of power, corruption, and the struggle for freedom and justice. Kynge Johan: A Play in Two Parts is a fascinating look at one of the most important figures in English history and the events that shaped his reign.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164005006
• ISBN13: 9781164005001
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"