Marlowe - Complete Plays
by Christopher Marlowe

Name: Marlowe - Complete Plays
Brand: Christopher Marlowe
SKU: 9780140436334
Rating: 4.07 (2858 reviews)

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What readers are saying

Readers are captivated by Marlowe's complete plays, appreciating his unique style and the depth of his tragic themes. Many highlight the readability and poetic quality of his writing, enjoying the historical context and character development. The collection is often seen as an essential addition for fans of classic literature, especially those familiar with Shakespeare's work.

Poetic and engaging writingGreat historical themesReadable and accessibleEssential for literature fansA few uneven playsSome plays seem less complex

Synopsis

The complete plays of Christopher Marlowe, in which the lure of dark forces drives the shifting balances between weak and strong, sacred and profane

Marlowe's seven plays dramatise the fatal lure of potent forces, whether religious, occult or erotic.

In the victories of Tamburlaine, Faustus's encounters with the demonic, the irreverence of Barabas in The Jew of Malta

, and the humiliation of Edward II in his fall from power and influence, Marlowe explores the shifting balance between power and helplessness, the sacred and its desecration.

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Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.