Shakespeare’s King John dramatises the turbulent reign of the thirteenth-century English king — his disputed succession, wars with France, and the machinations over the young Arthur’s claim to the throne. The play is notable for the Bastard Faulconbridge, a cynical and charismatic commentator who provides much of its wit and energy.
Less frequently performed than Shakespeare’s later histories, King John is a rewarding and underrated play. This free EPUB is cleanly formatted for reading on any device.