Marlowe’s Edward the Second (1879)

Marlowe's Edward The Second is a play written by Christopher Marlowe in 1593. This book, published in 1879, is a reprint of the original play with added annotations and commentary by the editor, W.W. Greg. The play tells the story of King Edward II of England, who struggles to balance his love for his male companion, Gaveston, with his duties as a monarch. The play explores themes of power, sexuality, and betrayal, and is considered one of Marlowe's most controversial works. The added annotations and commentary in this edition provide historical context and analysis of the play's themes and characters, making it a valuable resource for students and scholars of Renaissance drama.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.