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The Works of Christopher Marlowe
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781026095294
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 676
Weight: 2.05
Height: 1.36 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Works of Christopher Marlowe presents the comprehensive literary output of one of the most influential figures of the Elizabethan era. Often cited as a primary influence on William Shakespeare, Marlowe transformed the English stage with his pioneering use of blank verse and his exploration of complex, overreaching protagonists. This collection brings together his legendary plays, including the tragic ambition of Doctor Faustus, the sweeping conquest of Tamburlaine the Great, and the dark intrigue of The Jew of Malta.
In addition to his dramatic masterworks, the volume encompasses Marlowe's evocative poetry, such as the pastoral The Passionate Shepherd to His Love and the epic fragment Hero and Leander. Edited with scholarly precision by C.F. Tucker Brooke, this compilation serves as a vital resource for understanding the foundations of Renaissance drama and the development of the English language. Readers will encounter the mighty line that defined Marlowe's style, capturing the intellectual fervor and poetic brilliance of the late 16th century. His works remain essential reading for anyone interested in the history of theater, classical tragedy, and the heights of British literary history.
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