Tamburlaine the Great (Marlowe Christopher)(Paperback)

Tamburlaine the Great (Marlowe Christopher)(Paperback)

Separated into two parts, Christopher Marlowe's Tamburlaine the Great follows the conquests of an outlaw who slowly rises to power through extreme displays of aggression. When Mycetes, the king of Persia, complains to his brother, Cosroe, about a group of outlaws that were causing trouble, Cosroe

Tamburlaine: Parts One and Two (Marlowe Christopher)(Paperback)

One of the smash hits of the late 1580s and 90s, Tamburlaineestablished blank verse as the poetic line of English Renaissancedrama, Edward Alleyn as the first English star actor and Marlowe as oneof the foremost playwrights of his time. The rise and fall of aScythian peasant-warrior who conquers

The Complete Plays (Marlowe Christopher)(Paperback)

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

Oxford Student Texts: Christopher Marlowe: Doctor Faustus (Marlowe Christopher)(Paperback / softback)

The Complete Poems and Translations (Marlowe Christopher)(Paperback)

The essential lyric works of the great Elizabethan playwright--newly revised and updated Though best known for his plays--and for courting danger as a homosexual, a spy, and an outspoken atheist--Christopher Marlowe was also an accomplished and celebrated poet. This long-awaited updated and

Doctor Faustus and Other Plays (Marlowe Christopher)(Paperback)

Christopher Marlowe (1564-1593), a man of extreme passions and a playwright of immense talent, is the most important of Shakespeare's contemporaries. This edition offers his five major plays, which show the radicalism and vitality of his writing in the few years before his violent death

Doctor Faustus - With The English Faust Book (Marlowe Christopher)(Paperback / softback)

Dr Faustus: A Text (Marlowe Christopher)(Paperback / softback)

World of Christopher Marlowe (Riggs Professor David)(Paperback / softback)

David Riggs evokes the atmosphere and texture of Marlowe's life, from the stench and poverty of a childhood spent near Canterbury's abattoirs to the fanatical pursuit of classical learning at

Doctor Faustus: A- And B- Texts: Christopher Marlowe (Bevington David)(Paperback)

Edvard Druhý - Christopher Marlowe

Christopher Marlowe (1564–93), enfant terrible anglického renesančního divadla, platí za jednoho z nejtalentovanějších Shakespearových předchůdců a vzorů. Postavy jeho her – mezi které patří i titulní hrdina slavné tragédie Doktor Faustus (1588–92) – boří hranice

Edward II Revised (Marlowe Christopher)(Paperback)

Dramatically compressing the reign of Edward II and enlivening the historical narrative with humour, romance, and horrific violence, Marlowe interrogates how the transgression of accepted codes of behaviour affects even those at the highest level of society. Kept off the stage for almost three

Isabella - She-Wolf of France, Queen of England (Weir Alison)(Paperback / softback)

Described by Christopher Marlowe as the 'She-Wolf of France', Isabella was one of the most notorious femme fatales in history. According to popular legend, her angry ghost can be glimpsed among church ruins, clutching the beating heart of her murdered husband. But how did Isabella aquire this

The Jew of Malta (Marlowe Christopher)(Paperback)

This Norton Critical Edition includes: The 1633 quarto (Q) text--the only authoritative version--with modernized spelling and detailed explanatory annotations. An unusually rich selection of sixteenth- and seventeenth century contexts, thematically organized to promote classroom discussion

The Jew of Malta (Marlowe Christopher)(Paperback)

The Jew of Malta, written around 1590, can present a challenge for modern audiences. Hugely popular in its day, the play swings wildly and rapidly in genre, from pointed satire, to bloody revenge tragedy, to melodrmatic intrigue, to dark farce and grotesque comedy. Although set in the Mediterranean

The Jew of Malta (Marlowe Christopher)(Paperback)

'Tell me worldlings, underneath the sun, If greater falsehood ever has been done' The Jew of Malta, written around 1590, can present achallenge for modern audiences. Hugely popular in its day, the playswings wildly and rapidly in genre, from pointed satire, to bloodyrevenge tragedy, to melodrmatic

Reckoning - The Murder of Christopher Marlowe (Nicholl Charles)(Paperback / softback)

The circumstances were shady, the official account - a violent quarrel over the bill, or 'recknynge' - long regarded as dubious. For the first time tracing Marlowe's shadowy political and intelligence dealings, Charles Nicholl uncovers critical new evidence about that fatal

Black Death (Trow M. J.)(Paperback)

As plague stalks the streets of 16th century London, Christopher Marlowe is drawn into a baffling murder investigation where nothing is as it first appears. September, 1592. 'Kit, I know we have never been friends, but you are the only man in London to whom I can write. Someone is trying to kill

Dr Faustus: A Guide (B Text) (Marlowe Christopher)(Paperback / softback)

Texts in this series are written specifically to help students make the transition from GCSE to AS and onto A Level. This text was edited from performances in the time of

The Reckoning (Trow M. J.)(Pevná vazba)

The inaugural performance of Christopher Marlowe's controversial new play is marred by sudden, violent death in this lively 16th century mystery. December, 1592. England is entering dangerous waters as thoughts turn to the question of the ageing Queen Elizabeth's successor. Christopher Marlowe

The Jew of Malta (Marlowe Christopher)(Pevná vazba)

The Jew of Malta, written around 1590, can present a challenge for modern audiences. Hugely popular in its day, the play swings wildly and rapidly in genre, from pointed satire, to bloody revenge tragedy, to melodrmatic intrigue, to dark farce and grotesque comedy. Although set in the Mediterranean

Queen's Progress (Trow M. J.)(Pevná vazba)

As advance guard for the Queen's Progress, Christopher Marlowe tackles murder and intrigue within some of England's grandest stately homes. May, 1591. When Queen Elizabeth decides to embark on a Royal Progress, visiting some of the grandest homes in England, her new spymaster, Sir Robert Cecil,

The King's Evil (Marston Edward)(Paperback)

In a London ravaged by the Great Fire, Christopher Redmayne envisages the rebuilding of the city. He is thrown together with Jonathan Bale, a decidedly Puritan constable, when one of his clients is killed, leading the pair on a journey through the dark underbelly of London and the hedonistic Court

Level 4: Dr Faustus (Marlowe Christopher)(Paperback / softback)

Classic / British EnglishDoctor Faustus is a clever man who is greedy for knowledge and power. After he signs an agreement with the Devil, in his own blood, his new skills are admired around the world. But there are two sides to an agreement with the Devil. There is a price to pay