Edward II (play) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Edward II |
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Title page of a 1594 edition
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| Written by | Christopher Marlowe |
| Characters | King Edward II Queen Isabella Piers Gaveston Mortimer |
| Date of premiere | 1580s |
| Place of premiere | London, England |
| Original language | English |
| Subject | Regicide Homosexuality |
| Genre | History play |
| Setting | England |
The Troublesome Reign and Lamentable Death of Edward the Second, King of England, with the Tragical Fall of Proud Mortimer is a play by Christopher Marlowe. It is a history play. It was probably written no earlier than 1590. Marlowe's source was probably Holinshed's Chronicles. The play is about King Edward II's downfall.
Images for kids
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Title page of the earliest published text of Edward II (1594)
See also
In Spanish: Eduardo II (obra de teatro) para niños
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