Christopher Marlowe (1564 - 1593) was a skillful poet and talented playwright, but nevertheless his works never managed to achieve the great recognition of that of his contemporary Shakespeare. He died young in a pub brawl. |
Christopher Marlowe (1564 - 1593) was a skillful poet and talented playwright, but nevertheless his works never managed to achieve the great recognition of that of his contemporary Shakespeare. He died young in a pub brawl. |
The book "The Reckoning : The Murder of Christopher Marlowe" by Charles Nicholl gives a good overview of the times and the people involved. |