Edward II

Name: Edward II
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ISBN: 9781408133460

Christopher Marlowe, Dr. Jeffrey Masten (Northwestern Univeristy, USA), Professor of English Gordon McMullan (King's College London) , Reader of Shakespeare Studies English Department John Jowett (University of Birmingham)

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English

The Arden Shakespeare
28 May 2026

Literary studies: c 1500 to c 1800

Series: Arden Early Modern Drama

Vivid and daring in Marlowe’s time and ours, Edward II 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 Edward’s 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.

This 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 adaption of Edward II and celebrated performances by Ian McKellen, Derek Jacobi and Tilda Swinton.

Arden 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.

This edition provides:

- A clear and authoritative text - Detailed on-page commentary notes - A comprehensive, illustrated introduction to the play’s historical, cultural and performance contexts

- A guide to reading an original printed page of the 1594 text - A bibliography of references and further reading

By: Christopher Marlowe
Edited by: Dr. Jeffrey Masten (Northwestern Univeristy USA), Professor of English Gordon McMullan (King's College London), Reader of Shakespeare Studies English Department John Jowett (University of Birmingham), Professor of English Suzanne Gossett (Loyola University Chicago USA)
Imprint: The Arden Shakespeare
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: annotated edition
Dimensions: Height: 204mm, Width: 136mm, Spine: 30mm
Weight: 580g
ISBN: 9781408133460
ISBN 10: 1408133466
Series: Arden Early Modern Drama
Pages: 456
Publication Date: 28 May 2026
Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , Undergraduate , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jeffrey Masten is Professor of English and Gender & Sexuality Studies at Northwestern University, Chicago, USA.