Edward II

""Edward II"" is a play written by Christopher Marlowe that tells the story of King Edward II of England and his tumultuous reign. The play explores themes of power, sexuality, and corruption, as Edward's obsession with his male lover, Piers Gaveston, leads to political unrest and rebellion among his nobles. The play is known for its vivid characters, including the ambitious and vengeful Queen Isabella, and for its powerful language, which ranges from poetic soliloquies to brutal battle scenes. ""Edward II"" is considered a classic of Elizabethan drama and has been adapted for stage and screen numerous times.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.