Edward II
by Christopher Marlowe
94 pages~2 hrs
“When love defies the crown, the kingdom bleeds.”
King Edward II risks his crown and his life for the man he loves, defying a court that demands absolute loyalty to the state. As his barons turn into bitter rivals, a tragic power struggle unfolds that explores the heavy cost of personal desire in a world of ruthless politics.
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