The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus

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Set against the backdrop of Elizabethan England, the book explores the life of Christopher Marlowe, a contemporary of Shakespeare who defied expectations to become a pioneering playwright. Marlowe's works, including Tamburlaine the Great and The Famous Tragedy of the Rich Jew of Malta, showcased his remarkable poetic talent and introduced high-quality blank verse to English theatre. His journey from Canterbury to London highlights the challenges and triumphs of an artist in a tumultuous era, emphasizing his significant contributions to drama and literature.