Historical Fiction

Edward II

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  • 1594 first published
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Edward II is a 1594 historical fiction novel by Christopher Marlowe.

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About Edward II

Christopher Marlowe's Elizabethan tragedy focuses on the downfall of King Edward II, whose love for his favorite courtier, Piers Gaveston, leads to rebellion. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett) Cast Gaveston: Chuck Williamson King Edward II: Martin Geeson Lancaster/Berkeley: Todd Mortimer Senior/Monks/Matrevis: Ric F Mortimer Junior: mb Earl of Kent: Arielle Lipshaw Earl of Warwick/Sir John of Hainault/Lightborn: Alan Mapstone Bishops of Coventry, Winchester, and Canterbury/Spencer Senior: Algy Pug Queen Isabella/Narrator: Elizabeth Klett Pembroke/Mower/Gurney: Thomas Cardwell Prince Edward: Charlotte Duckett Spencer Junior: Robin King Baldock: om123 Leicester: Joseph Abell First Poor Man/Earl of Arundel/First Lord: bala Third Poor Man/Rice Ap Howell/Trussel/Second Lord: Amanda Friday King's Niece: Libby Gohn Messenger/Herald: Caprisha Page Audio edited by Elizabeth Klett
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Who wrote Edward II?

Edward II was written by Christopher Marlowe and first published in 1594.

What genre is Edward II?

It is usually shelved as Historical Fiction.

Is there a free audiobook of Edward II?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 2 h 54 min.

What books are similar to Edward II?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Invisible Man, Middlemarch and The Count of Monte Cristo.

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