A Glimpse into Shakespeare’s World
The image many people have of William Shakespeare is of the poetic genius writing his plays all alone in his …
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Thomas Kyd and The Spanish Tragedy
The most popular Elizabethan play was not by Shakespeare, but by someone who would have a profound influence on him. …
Christopher Marlowe’s History of Violence
With his dark and violent reputation Christopher Marlowe has never been seen as a suitable friend for the gentle Shakespeare. …
A Fateful Day in Deptford: the ‘Death’ of Christopher Marlowe
Christopher Marlowe is remembered in modern popular culture as a dark and violent enigma who died in a drunken brawl. …
Christopher Marlowe and William Shakespeare
When William Shakespeare arrived in London, the darling of the London stage was Christopher Marlowe. On October 25, 1976, …