Edward II and Shakespeare
Just a quick post till the next proper one...link from Gabriele at The Lost Fort.
The Shakespeare Quote Generator
(Play where the quote comes from and the original word in brackets)
"It is the Edward II, The Edward II above us, govern our conditions." (King Lear, stars)
A reason for Edward II choosing his favourites?:
"Misery acquaints an Edward II with strange bedfellows." (The Tempest, man)
Edward anticipates Roger Mortimer's future earldom of March:
"Beware the Edward II of March." (Julius Caesar, ides)
Piers Gaveston says:
"O excellent! I love Edward II better than figs." (Antony and Cleopatra, long life)
Hugh le Despenser, royal chamberlain, lounging on Edward's throne:
"This Edward II hath a pleasant seat." (MacBeth, castle)
Posted by Alianore at 14 November, 2007 2:16 PM