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Christopher Marlowe (1564 - 1593)

writer of the play Dr. Faustus, possible author of some works atributed to Shakespeare

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Christopher Marlowe (1564-1598)

http://www.luminarium.org/renlit/marlowe.htm

This site, entitled luminarium, was created for "students and enthusiasts of English literature." It includes links to the life and works of Christopher Marlowe, links to essays and articles on Marlowe's work, and provides a list and links to additional sources for information about him.

Contains: Sketch, Pictures, Criticism, Commentary, Works List, Webliography, Bibliography

Author: Anniina Jokinen.

Keywords: "Amorous Neptune", "Hero and Leander," "The Passionate Shepherd to His Love"

 

Marlowe and Kyd

http://www.bartleby.com/215/index.html#7

This lengthy analysis of the authors' lives and works includes sections on "The forerunners of Shakespeare", "MarloweÕs life and early literary work", "Tamburlaine the Great", "Dr. Faustus", "MarloweÕs share in other Plays", "MarloweÕs non-dramatic writings", "Thomas KydÕs early work", and "Criticism of KydÕs work and comparison with Marlowe; KydÕs place in English Drama."

Contains: Extensive Bio, Commentary, Criticism, Bibliography

Author: G. Gregory Smith

From: The Cambridge History of English and American Literature Vol.5, The Drama to 1642, Part One

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Matthew Scarsbrook's page on Christopher Marlowe

http://www.matthewgscarsbrook.com-a.googlepages.com/christophermarlowe

Includes a timeline, profile, and comprehensive lists of associates, works and primary sources compiled screenwriter/director Matthew Scarsbrook in preparation for his fictionalized account of Marlowe's life.

Author: Scarsbrook, Matthew

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