A contemporary of William Shakespeare and Ben Jonson, Christopher Marlowe was one of the most influential early modern dramatists, whose life and mysterious death have long been the subject of critical and popular speculation. This collection sets Marlowe's plays and poems in their historical context, exploring his world and his wider cultural influence. Chapters by leading international scholars discuss both his major and lesser-known works. Divided into three sections, 'Marlowe's works', 'Marlowe's world', and 'Marlowe's reception', the book ranges from Marlowe's relationship with his own audience through to adaptations of his plays for modern cinema. Other contexts for Marlowe include history and politics, religion and science. Discussions of Marlowe's critics and Marlowe's appeal today, in performance, literature and biography, show how and why his works continue to resonate; and a comprehensive further reading list provides helpful suggestions for those who want to find out more.
| ISBN: | 9781107559363 |
| Publication date: | 1st October 2015 |
| Author: | Emily C Rutgers University, New Jersey Bartels |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 412 pages |
| Series: | Literature in Context |
| Genres: |
Literary studies: plays and playwrights Literary studies: general |
A contemporary of William Shakespeare and Ben Jonson, Christopher Marlowe was one of the most influential early modern dramatists, whose life and mysterious death have long been the subject of critical and popular speculation. This collection sets Marlowe's plays and poems in their historical context, exploring his world and his wider cultural influence. Chapters by leading international scholars discuss both his major and lesser-known works. Divided into three sections, 'Marlowe's works', 'Marlowe's world', and 'Marlowe's reception', the book ranges from Marlowe's relationship with his own audience through to adaptations of his plays for modern cinema. Other contexts for Marlowe include history and politics, religion and science. Discussions of Marlowe's critics and Marlowe's appeal today, in performance, literature and biography, show how and why his works continue to resonate; and a comprehensive further reading list provides helpful suggestions for those who want to find out more.
Christopher Marlowe in Context features in the following genres: Literary studies: plays and playwrights, Literary studies: general
Christopher Marlowe in Context is available in Paperback, Hardback
Christopher Marlowe in Context was written by Emily C Rutgers University, New Jersey Bartels and published by Cambridge University Press
Christopher Marlowe in Context has 412 pages
Yes it is part of Literature in Context series