{"product_id":"edward-ii-by-christopher-marlowe-9781408133460","title":"Edward II","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVivid and daring in Marlowe’s time and ours, \u003ci\u003eEdward II\u003c\/i\u003e has captivated generations of readers, audiences, and performers with its evocative portrayal of passionate friendship, kingly power, and brutal retribution. Leading scholar Jeffrey Masten’s new edition of Marlowe’s great tragedy distils its importance for the history of queer sexuality, historical drama, and modern performance alike. Drawing on new research into \u003ci\u003eEdward’s\u003c\/i\u003e earliest readers, as well as modern stage, film, and operatic adaptations, Masten unpacks the play’s early meanings and modern resonances to spotlight its radical potential across a span of 400 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition gives students a modernised, comprehensively annotated text with a detailed, illustrated introduction addressing Marlowe’s life and education, the play’s influence as a history play, and its sexual, religious, and national politics. Highlighted as well are Derek Jarman’s landmark queer film adaptation of \u003ci\u003eEdward II\u003c\/i\u003e and celebrated performances by Ian McKellen, Derek Jacobi, and Tilda Swinton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eArden Early Modern Drama editions offer the best in contemporary scholarship, providing a wealth of helpful and incisive commentary to guide the reader through a deeper understanding and appreciation of the play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition provides:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA clear and authoritative text\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDetailed on-page commentary notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA comprehensive, illustrated introduction to the play’s historical, cultural, and performance contexts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA guide to reading an original printed page of the 1594 text\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA bibliography of references and further reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47495689732332,"sku":"9781408133460","price":198.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781408133460-edward-ii.jpg?v=1775795027","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/edward-ii-by-christopher-marlowe-9781408133460","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}