Marlowe's Edward II

Edward II is a play by Christopher Marlowe, an Elizabethan playwright. The play tells the story of King Edward II and his love for his male favorite, Gaveston. It is a powerful and poignant exploration of same-sex love and the politics of power. This edition, edited by William Dinsmore Briggs, includes extensive notes and commentary on the play's language, imagery, and historical context.
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