Edward II
Book Description
Marlowe's play retains its power to shock even today, and this edition
gives full value to its three overriding themes of sexual favouritism,
political confrontation and sheer cruelty. Critics in the last twenty
years, who have focused on the overtly sexual relationship between
Edward and his favourite Gaveston, have hailed it as a 'gay classic';
earlier interpretations concentrated... More
gives full value to its three overriding themes of sexual favouritism,
political confrontation and sheer cruelty. Critics in the last twenty
years, who have focused on the overtly sexual relationship between
Edward and his favourite Gaveston, have hailed it as a 'gay classic';
earlier interpretations concentrated... More
Book Information
Publisher | Methuen Drama |
Binding | Paperback (70 editions) |
Reading Level | Uncategorized |
# of Pages | 176 |
ISBN-10 | 0713666692 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0713666694 |
Publication Date | 08/09/2005 |
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About Martin Wiggins (Author) : Martin Wiggins is a published author and an editor. Published credits of Martin Wiggins include 'Tis Pity She's a Whore (New Mermaids).
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About Robert Lindsey (Author) : Robert Lindsey is a published author. A published credit of Robert Lindsey is Edward the Second, Second Edition (New Mermaids).
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