The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus

Christopher Marlowe (baptized 26 February 1564 – 30 May 1593) was an eminent English playwright, poet, and translator of the Elizabethan era. Often considered the foremost Elizabethan tragedian of his day, he greatly influenced William Shakespeare, who was born in the same year. Marlowe's plays are known for their blank verse and overreaching protagonists. A defining work of his literary career is...