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Christopher Marlowe was an English dramatist, poet, and translator of the Elizabethan era. He is known for his work in the development of English drama, particularly his use of blank verse and his portrayal of antiheroes. Marlowe's plays, including 'Doctor Faustus' and 'Tamburlaine the Great', are considered foundational in the English Renaissance.

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Famous Christopher Marlowe Quotes

“Thus Time, and all-states-ordering Ceremony Had banished all offense: Time’s golden thigh Upholds the flowery body of the earth In sacred harmony, and every birth Of men and actions makes legitimate, Being used aright. The use of time is Fate. ---From “Hero and Leander, Sestiad III”

Book:The Complete Poems and Translations

Source: The Complete Poems and Translations

“Time passeth swift away; Our life is frail, and we may die to-day.”

Death Time Change

Book:Tamburlaine the Great

Source: Tamburlaine the Great

“The stars move still, time runs, the clock will strike, The devil will come, and Faustus must be damned.”

Time Sin Devil Repentance Inevitability

Book:Dr. Faustus

Source: Dr. Faustus

“Time doth run with calm and silent foot, Shortening my days and thread of vital life.”

Running Time Feet Silent Calm Thread Life Time

Book:Christopher Marlowe: Four Plays: Tamburlaine, Parts One and Two, The Jew of Malta, Edward II and Dr Faustus

Source: Christopher Marlowe: Four Plays: Tamburlaine, Parts One and Two, The Jew of Malta, Edward II and Dr Faustus

About the Author

Born: February 6, 1564
Died: May 30, 1593
Known for: Dramatist
Quotes: 101

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Dr. FaustusRelated source material

Christopher Marlowe: Four Plays: Tamburlaine, Parts One and Two, The Jew of Malta, Edward II and Dr FaustusRelated source material

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