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Edward the Second

Edward the Second

by Marlowe, Christopher, 1564-1593

BookID: 20288

Language:English

Reading Level:Reading ease score: 90.8 (5th grade). Very easy to read.

Copyright Status:Public domain in the USA.

Historical dramaEdward II, King of England, 1284-1327 -- DramaGreat Britain -- History -- Edward II, 1307-1327 -- Drama

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"Edward the Second" by Christopher Marlowe is a Renaissance play written in the early 1590s. It dramatizes the turbulent reign of King Edward II, whose passionate devotion to his favorite, Piers Gaveston, ignites conflict with rebellious nobles. As the king's attachment alienates both his court and Queen Isabella, the struggle for power spirals toward betrayal and violence. The play explores the fatal consequences of favoritism, forbidden desire, and political ambition in a kingdom tearing itself apart. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Class:PR: Language and Literatures: English literature

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