Edward II and a Literature of Same-Sex Love

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.

Year

2016

Language

English

Publisher

Lexington Books/Fortress Academic

Editions

1

Pages

302

ISBN

9781498534581

Data source: Wikidata