King Edward III

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Shakespeare (spurious and doubtful works), 1564-1616

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"King Edward III" by Shakespeare is a historical play believed to be written during the late 16th to early 17th century. The narrative centers on the reign of King Edward III of England, depicting his ascent to power, his ambitions concerning France, and the personal and political conflicts he faces, including themes of love, war, and loyalty. Notably, it features complex characters such as King Edward, his son Prince Edward, and the Countess of Salisbury, exploring their relationships and motivations within the ever-churning tide of medieval politics. The opening of the play presents King Edward consulting with various lords and nobles about his claim to the French crown and the possibility of war. He discusses the intricacies of French lineage and his right to the throne through his mother. Tensions are quickly established with news from the Duke of Lorrain about King John of France's stance and the complexities of Scottish conflict. As the scene unfolds, we see the interplay of loyalty and ambition, with Edward preparing for an imminent conflict while also revealing his desire for romance with the Countess. The stage is set for both military and romantic entanglements, foreshadowing the grand narrative arc that will expand upon personal ambition and international rivalry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

the PG Shakespeare Team, a team of about twenty Project Gutenberg volunteers

Notes:

Reading ease score: 73.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_III_(play)

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Release date is 1999-06-01