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Title: The Works of Christopher Marlowe, Vol. 3 (of 3)

Note: Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Leonard Johnson and the Online
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Summary: "The Works of Christopher Marlowe, Vol. 3 (of 3)" by Christopher Marlowe is a collection of poetic works and plays written in the late 16th century. This volume includes some of Marlowe's most significant contributions to English literature, such as "Hero and Leander," which draws on themes of love, longing, and tragedy, and explores the fabled romance between Hero and Leander. The collection showcases Marlowe's blend of lyrical beauty and dramatic intensity, inviting readers into the complexities of human emotions and mythical narratives. The opening of this volume introduces "Hero and Leander," beginning with a vivid depiction of Hero, described as a stunningly beautiful maiden and a nun of Venus, residing in Sestos, who captures the adoration of the young Leander from Abydos. Their fateful love story is set against the backdrop of the Hellespont, where the trials and tribulations of their romance unfold. Through rich imagery and rhythmic prose, Marlowe captures the initial enchantment and tension between the characters, hinting at the inevitable tragedy that love can bring. The section primes readers for the emotional depth and lyrical elegance that characterize Marlowe's approach to storytelling, setting the stage for a haunting exploration of passion and despair. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Marlowe, Christopher, 1564-1593

Editor: Bullen, A. H. (Arthur Henry), 1857-1920

EBook No.: 21262

Published: Apr 30, 2007

Downloads: 432

Language: English

Subject: English poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Works of Christopher Marlowe, Vol. 3 (of 3)

Note: Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Leonard Johnson and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Summary: "The Works of Christopher Marlowe, Vol. 3 (of 3)" by Christopher Marlowe is a collection of poetic works and plays written in the late 16th century. This volume includes some of Marlowe's most significant contributions to English literature, such as "Hero and Leander," which draws on themes of love, longing, and tragedy, and explores the fabled romance between Hero and Leander. The collection showcases Marlowe's blend of lyrical beauty and dramatic intensity, inviting readers into the complexities of human emotions and mythical narratives. The opening of this volume introduces "Hero and Leander," beginning with a vivid depiction of Hero, described as a stunningly beautiful maiden and a nun of Venus, residing in Sestos, who captures the adoration of the young Leander from Abydos. Their fateful love story is set against the backdrop of the Hellespont, where the trials and tribulations of their romance unfold. Through rich imagery and rhythmic prose, Marlowe captures the initial enchantment and tension between the characters, hinting at the inevitable tragedy that love can bring. The section primes readers for the emotional depth and lyrical elegance that characterize Marlowe's approach to storytelling, setting the stage for a haunting exploration of passion and despair. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Marlowe, Christopher, 1564-1593

Editor: Bullen, A. H. (Arthur Henry), 1857-1920

EBook No.: 21262

Published: Apr 30, 2007

Downloads: 432

Language: English

Subject: English poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.