Christopher Marlowe

| Biography and Background | | The Tragical History of Dr. Faustus | | Jew of Malta | | "The Passionate Shepherd to his Love" | | Tamurlaine the Great |


Biography and Background

Christopher Marlowe
Biography.

Christopher Marlowe
Biography.

Christopher Marlowe
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The Tragical History of Dr. Faustus

Dr. Faustus
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A Teacher's Guide to the Signet Classics edition of Christopher Marlowe's Doctor Faustus
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"The Passionate Shepherd to his Love"

Come Hither, Stay Away
Writers will analyze the language of influence, seduction and salesmanship used by Marlowe in "The Passionate Shepherd to His Love" as well as the logical response crafted by Raleigh in "The Nymph's Reply to the Shepherd." Finally, students will brainstorm other scenarios where influence and salesmanship are used and write their own poems of seduction and denial. This lesson focuses on idea development and word choice.

Tamurlaine the Great

Tamurlaine the Great Part I and Part II
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