Christopher Marlowe's Tragedy Of Edward The Second: With An Introduction And Notes (1871) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164605201)

Christopher Marlowe's Tragedy of Edward the Second is a play that was written in the late 16th century. This book, published in 1871, features the text of the play along with an introduction and notes. The play tells the story of King Edward II of England, who is overthrown by his own subjects due to his unpopular policies and his relationship with his favorite, Piers Gaveston. The play is known for its exploration of themes such as power, loyalty, and betrayal. The introduction provides historical context for the play and discusses Marlowe's life and career as a playwright. The notes offer explanations of the language and references used in the play, as well as insights into the characters and themes. This book is a valuable resource for anyone studying or interested in Elizabethan drama, Christopher Marlowe, or the history of England.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.

Author: Christopher Marlowe
ISBN-10: 1164605208
ISBN-13: 9781164605201
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 158
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.48lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.34d