Publisher's Synopsis
The Works of Christopher Marlowe is a collection of plays, poems, and other writings by the renowned Elizabethan playwright Christopher Marlowe. This book features some of Marlowe's most famous works, including Tamburlaine the Great, Doctor Faustus, and The Jew of Malta, as well as lesser-known plays and poems. Marlowe was known for his use of blank verse and his exploration of controversial themes, such as religion, politics, and sexuality. This book provides readers with a comprehensive look at Marlowe's career and his impact on the English literary tradition. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Renaissance drama and the history of English literature.1870. Including his translations. Marlowe is considered the greatest English dramatist before Shakespeare. Contents: Tamburlaine the Great; The Tragical History of Faustus; The Jew of Malta; Edward the Second; The Massacre at Paris; Dido Queen of Carthage; Hero and Leander; Ovid's Elegies; Epigrams by J.D.; Ignoto; The Passionate Shepherd to His Love; The Nimph's Reply to the Sheepheard; Another of the Same Nature Made Since; Fragment; Dialogue in Verse; Epitaph on Sir Roger Manwood; The First Book of Lucan; The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus from the 4th of 1604; and Notes, Explanatory and Illustrative. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
