"King Edward III" by Shakespeare presents the story of King Edward III's reign, focusing on his rise to power, his goals in France, and the personal and political struggles he encounters, like love, war, and loyalty. Featuring characters such as King Edward, his son Prince Edward, and the Countess of Salisbury, the play explores their relationships and reasons for their actions amid medieval politics; opening with the King seeking guidance from lords regarding his claim to the French crown and the possibility of war, the scene establishes tensions by highlighting issues with Scottish conflict and revealing the King's affection for the Countess, setting the scene for both military and romantic events, and creating a narrative around personal ambition and international rivalry.
King Edward III
By Shakespeare (spurious and doubtful works)
Amidst medieval England, a king battles for the French crown while entangled in royal romance and political intrigue.
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About the AuthorThe Shakespeare apocrypha is a group of plays and poems that have sometimes been attributed to William Shakespeare, but whose attribution is questionable for various reasons. The issue is not to be confused with the debate on Shakespearean authorship, which questions the authorship of the works traditionally attributed to Shakespeare.
The Shakespeare apocrypha is a group of plays and poems that have sometimes been attributed to William Shakespeare, but whose attribution is questionable for various reasons. The issue is not to be confused with the debate on Shakespearean authorship, which questions the authorship of the works traditionally attributed to Shakespeare.
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