The Reign of King Edward III
The Reign of King Edward III

Author: William Shakespeare

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2017-12-16

Total Pages: 158

ISBN-13: 9780332962023

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Excerpt from The Reign of King Edward III: C. 1589 The question of authorship is debatable scholars must therefore consult the opinions critics. Many authorities hold that there strong grounds for regarding this play as wholly or in 'bart the of Shakespeare in the early days of his dramatic activity. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Reign of King Edward III. C. 1589
The Reign of King Edward III. C. 1589

Author: William Shakespeare

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2023-07-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781019966723

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Experience the power and intrigue of Shakespeare's historical drama, capturing the tumultuous reign of Edward III and his campaigns in Scotland and France. With its vivid characters and stirring speeches, this play remains a classic of English literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Shakespeare's Edward III
Shakespeare's Edward III

Author: William Shakespeare

Publisher: Yale University Press

Published: 1996-01-01

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 9780300066265

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Argues the case for naming Shakespeare as the author of "Edward III," and presents the text of the play with an introduction and notes

The Disguised Ruler in Shakespeare and his Contemporaries
The Disguised Ruler in Shakespeare and his Contemporaries

Author: Kevin A. Quarmby

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-04-01

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13: 1317035569

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In the early seventeenth century, the London stage often portrayed a ruler covertly spying on his subjects. Traditionally deemed 'Jacobean disguised ruler plays', these works include Shakespeare's Measure for Measure, Marston's The Malcontent and The Fawn, Middleton's The Phoenix, and Sharpham's The Fleer. Commonly dated to the arrival of James I, these plays are typically viewed as synchronic commentaries on the Jacobean regime. Kevin A. Quarmby demonstrates that the disguised ruler motif actually evolved in the 1580s. It emerged from medieval folklore and balladry, Tudor Chronicle history and European tragicomedy. Familiar on the Elizabethan stage, these incognito rulers initially offered light-hearted, romantic entertainment, only to suffer a sinister transformation as England awaited its ageing queen's demise. The disguised royal had become a dangerously voyeuristic political entity by the time James assumed the throne. Traditional critical perspectives also disregard contemporary theatrical competition. Market demands shaped the repertories. Rivalry among playing companies guaranteed the motif's ongoing vitality. The disguised ruler's presence in a play reassured audiences; it also facilitated a subversive exploration of contemporary social and political issues. Gradually, the disguised ruler's dramatic currency faded, but the figure remained vibrant as an object of parody until the playhouses closed in the 1640s.