"King John" is one of the brightest tragedies of the outstanding English playwright William Shakespeare. Conflicts of power, politics, interpersonal contradictions and moral dilemmas are reflected in this drama. The main character, King Jan, is presented as a complex personality - a strict monarch who tries to maintain his power in the conditions of conspiracies and betrayals, as well as confronting the moral issues of his activities. The book "King John" leaves a deep mark in the hearts of readers, captivating them with its complex history, high art and Shakespearean skill.