Publisher's Synopsis
""Edward II"" is a play written by Christopher Marlowe, first performed in the early 1590s. The play is a dramatization of the life and reign of King Edward II of England, who ruled from 1307 to 1327. The play follows Edward's tumultuous relationship with his wife, Queen Isabella, and his controversial relationship with his favorite, Piers Gaveston. As Edward's reign becomes increasingly unstable, his enemies begin to plot against him, culminating in his eventual deposition and death. The play is known for its exploration of themes such as power, sexuality, and loyalty, and is considered one of Marlowe's most significant works.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.
