Edward II and a literature of same-sex love : the gay king in fiction, 1590-1640 /

When one sees the name Edward II, one also sees his same-sex loves. This correlation between Edward and sexuality has become ingrained into our public recall of history. This text explores the discourses of sexuality that surround Edward II in Renaissance-era works by Marlowe, Drayton, Hubert, Cary...

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Main Author:	Cornelius, Michael G.
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Lanham, Maryland : Lexington Books, [2016]
Subjects:	Edward > II, > King of England, > 1284-1327 > In literature. Homosexuality in literature. English literature > Middle English, 1100-1500 > History and criticism. LITERARY CRITICISM > European > English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh.

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Summary:	When one sees the name Edward II, one also sees his same-sex loves. This correlation between Edward and sexuality has become ingrained into our public recall of history. This text explores the discourses of sexuality that surround Edward II in Renaissance-era works by Marlowe, Drayton, Hubert, Cary and Niccols, arguing that, as a result of this very public conversation, Edward II emerges as a unique construction of an identity based on same-sex desire, the veritable once (and future) gay king.
Physical Description:	ix, 291 pages ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 271-282) and index.
ISBN:	9781498534581 1498534589