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Book SynopsisThis book offers a lively introduction to all of the plays of Christopher Marlowe and to the central concerns of his age, many of which are still important to us--religious uncertainty, the clash between Islam and Christianity, ideas of sexuality, and the rôle of the marginalised inidividual in society.Each chapter focuses on a specific aspect of Marlowe''s work and its cultural contexts: Marlowe''s life and death; the Marlowe canon; the theatrical contexts and stage history of the plays; Marlowe''s interest in old and new branches of knowledge; the ways in which he transgresses against established norms and values; and the major issues which have been raised in critical discussions of his plays.
Trade ReviewThere is much useful material here for readers new to Marlowe ... Hopkins offers some inspired readings of the plays. H-Net There is much useful material here for readers new to Marlowe ... Hopkins offers some inspired readings of the plays.
Table of ContentsContents; 1. Marlowe's Life and Death; 2. The Marlowe Canon; 3. Marlowe on Stage, 1587-2007: Theatrical Contexts and Dramaturgical Practice; 4. Marlowe as Scholar: Old and New Knowledges in the Plays; 5. Marlowe the Horizon-Stretcher: Daring God out of Heaven and conquering new worlds; 6. Critical Issues.
