Christopher Marlowe

Birth: 1564-02-06 , Cantuária

Death: 1593-05-30 , Deptford

Christopher Marlowe (baptised 26 February 1564 – 30 May 1593) was an English playwright, poet and translator of the Elizabethan era. Marlowe is the foremost of the short-lived generation of playwrights who were Shakespeare's contemporaries. He was the greatest tragedian of his day and, along with William Shakespeare, was one of the few English playwrights of the period to gain a reputation for both great dramatic skill and literary merit.

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Live and die in Aristotle’s works.

Unhappy spirits that fell with Lucifer, Conspired against our God with Lucifer, And are forever damned with Lucifer.

Who ever loved that loved not at first sight? 4

Like untuned golden strings all women are, Which long time lie untouched, will harshly jar. Vessels of brass oft handled brightly shine.

Judge you the rest; being tired she bade me kiss; Jove send me more such afternoons as this!

My men, like satyrs grazing on the lawns, Shall with their goat feet dance the antic hay.

Excess of wealth is cause of covetousness.

Friar Barnadine: Thou hast committed— Barabas: Fornication—but that was in another country; And besides, the wench is dead.

Infinite riches in a little room. 3

I count religion but a childish toy, And hold there is no sin but ignorance.

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Christopher Marlowe, born in Canterbury on February 6, 1564, was a prominent playwright, poet, and translator of the Elizabethan era. He is considered one of the precursors of William Shakespeare and one of the greatest dramatists of his time. His most famous works include "The Tragic History of Doctor Faustus" and "Tamburlaine the Great". Marlowe was known for his vivid style and powerful language, exploring complex themes such as ambition, power, and human nature. His life was marked by controversies, including accusations of atheism and espionage activities. He died tragically in London at the age of 29, under circumstances still debated. Despite his short career, Marlowe's impact on English literature is immeasurable.