| Author |
Marlowe, Christopher, 1564-1593 |
| Title |
Edward the Second
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 90.8 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Gustavo Daniel Queipo
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| Summary |
"Edward the Second" by Christopher Marlowe is a historical play written in the late 16th century. The work focuses on the troubled reign of King Edward II of England, emphasizing his relationship with his favorite, Piers Gaveston, amidst a backdrop of political turmoil and rebellion. The play explores themes of love, power dynamics, and the conflicts between personal desires and the responsibilities of monarchy. The beginning of the play introduces Gaveston, who has just returned from exile and expresses his delight at reuniting with King Edward II. Their close bond is evident as Edward openly defies the disapproval of the nobles towards Gaveston's status. As tensions rise among the king's peers, who resent Gaveston’s influence and his elevation in ranks, the seeds of conflict are sown. Edward's refusal to exile Gaveston once more ignites anger among the barons, paving the way for a struggle between personal loyalty and political power. This initial setup hints at the tragic events that will unfold as loyalties are tested and destinies intertwine. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Historical drama
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| Subject |
Edward II, King of England, 1284-1327 -- Drama
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- History -- Edward II, 1307-1327 -- Drama
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
20288 |
| Release Date |
Jan 4, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 25, 2018 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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