Christopher Marlowe in Context
Christopher Marlowe in Context
The life and death of Christopher Marlowe has long been shrouded in mystery and subject to speculation. One of the foremost dramatists of his day, Marlowe and his writings exerted an influence not only on the work of his contemporaries, including Shakespeare, but also on literary culture to the present. Setting Marlowe's writings in their historical context, this collection showcases the most exciting critics writing on critical and contextual approaches to his poems and plays, discussing both major and lesser-known works. In three sections, 'Marlowe's works', 'Marlowe's world', and 'Marlowe's reception,' short chapters tell a story ranging from classical literature through to modern cinema. Other topics covered include religion, geography, audience, and women. Chapters on the critics and Marlowe now 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.
- Thirty-three newly commissioned essays on Christopher Marlowe, written by top international scholars, provide fresh, contemporary perspectives on the great poet and playwright
- Short, concise chapters are attentive to the latest criticism and offer expert opinions and analysis rather than surveys of the topic
- A comprehensive chronology provides an overview of Marlowe's life and works and offers a new insight into his changing reputation
Reviews & endorsements
"The present volume is a major addition to the study of Marlowe and is essential reading."
M. L. Stapleton, Renaissance Quarterly
Product details
October 2015Paperback
9781107559363
412 pages
230 × 153 × 23 mm
0.6kg
6 b/w illus.
Available
Table of Contents
- Chronology of Marlowe's life and works Catherine Clifford and Martin Wiggins
- Introduction Emily C. Bartels and Emma Smith
- Part I. Marlowe's Works:
- 1. Marlowe's canon Martin Wiggins
- 2. Marlowe's material texts Leah S. Marcus
- 3. Marlowe and the limits of rhetoric Catherine Nicholson
- 4. Marlowe and character Laurie Maguire and Aleksandra Thostrup
- 5. Marlowe's dramatic form Sarah Dewar-Watson
- 6. Marlowe's poetic form Danielle Clarke
- 7. Marlowe and the Elizabethan theatre audience Brian Walsh
- 8. Marlowe and classical literature Syrithe Pugh
- 9. Marlowe's medievalism Chris Chism
- 10. Reading Marlowe's books Elizabeth Spiller
- 11. Marlowe's translations Jenny C. Mann
- Part II. Marlowe's World:
- 12. Geography and Marlowe Jacques Lezra
- 13. History, politics and Marlowe Paulina Kewes
- 14. Marlowe and social distinction James R. Siemon
- 15. Marlowe, militarism and violence Patricia Cahill
- 16. Education, the university and Marlowe Elizabeth Hanson
- 17. Marlowe and the question of will Kathryn Schwartz
- 18. Marlowe and the self Lars Engle
- 19. Race, nation and Marlowe Emily C. Bartels
- 20. Marlowe and religion Gillian Woods
- 21. Marlowe and Queer Theory David Clark
- 22. Marlowe and women Alison Findlay
- 23. Marlowe and the New Science Mary Thomas Crane
- 24. The professional theatre and Marlowe Tom Rutter
- Part III. Reception:
- 25. Marlowe in his moment Holger Schott Syme
- 26. Marlowe and Shakespeare Thomas Cartelli
- 27. Marlowe in Caroline theatre Lucy Munro
- 28. Marlowe's literary influence Lisa Hopkins
- 29. Marlowe at the movies Pascale Aebischer
- 30. Editing Marlowe's texts Andrew Duxfield
- 31. Marlowe's biography Thomas Healy
- 32. Marlowe and the critics Adam Hansen
- 33. Marlowe now Paul Menzer.
