The King's Favourites

Homosexuality in Marlowe's Edward II and Shakespeare's Richard II

Autor*innen

• Henriette Plienow

Parameter

• 40 Seiten
• 2 Lesestunden

• Karten & Reisen
• Kunst & Kultur
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Focusing on the portrayal of kings Edward II and Richard II in Marlowe's and Shakespeare's works, this seminar paper analyzes their relationships with their favorites. It emphasizes literary interpretations rather than historical accuracy, providing a comparative study of character dynamics within the context of Shakespeare's History Plays. The paper is rooted in English Literature studies and reflects on the complexities of royal favoritism as depicted by these two prominent playwrights.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2009
• Einband: Paperback