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Bartleby

Bartleby.com: "Edward Ii". Vii. Marlowe Kyd. Kyd. Vol. 5. The Drama

For Students 9th - 10th
Marlowe's play, Edward II, has been referred to as the best effort in dramatics for him.
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British Library

British Library: Discovering Literature: Power, Politics, and Religion

For Students 9th - 10th
A murdered king, a homeless ruler, a man who sells his soul to the Devil: discover how Shakespeare and other Renaissance writers represented power and powerlessness.
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British Library

British Library: Discovering Literature: Histories

For Students 9th - 10th
From the staging of disability to the influence of Machiavelli, explore the history plays of Shakespeare and other Renaissance writers.
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British Library

British Library: Discovering Literature: Renaissance Writers

For Students 9th - 10th
Uncover the fascinating, colorful lives of Renaissance writers including John Donne, Ben Jonson, and Christopher Marlowe, and explore key features and themes in their groundbreaking plays and poetry.
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British Library

British Library: Discovering Literature: Gender, Sexuality, Courtship and Marriage

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
From courtship rituals to cross-dressing to love poetry, examine the ways in which Shakespeare and Renaissance writers explored identity, sexuality, and gender roles.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Edward the Black Prince

For Students 2nd - 7th
History for Kids presents an overview of the life and rule of Edward of Woodstock, also known to history as the Black Prince, who is famous for his military might and his victories over the French during th Middle Ages. Links to teacher...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Edward Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
Edward II, (April 25, 1284 - September 21, 1327?) of Caernarfon, was King of England from 1307 until he was deposed in January 1327. His tendency to ignore his nobility in favour of low-born favourites led to constant political unrest...