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

The collection features Marlowe's epic play Tamburlaine, Parts One and Two, which tells the story of the Mongol conqueror. It also includes The Jew of Malta, a tale of intrigue and revenge, Edward II, a historical drama about a king and his lover, and Dr Faustus, a tragedy centered around a scholar's deal with the devil. more

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Christopher Marlowe
Christopher Marlowe

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. more

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