The Death of Christopher Marlowe

by J. Leslie Hotson

Folding frontispiece facsimile, four additional plates. An account of the murder of the poet and playwright Christopher Marlowe in 1593.;

Genres: History, Biography

76 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1925

Reviews

[Jinjifore · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is probably the single-most influential book on Christopher Marlowe's life. Although it's nearly 80 years old, Hotson's book is still a touchstone for any serious biographical study of Marlowe. Hotson's almost accidental discovery of the records pertaining to Marlowe's death resolved a number of questions that had plagued scholars for 350 years, as well as bringing to light details about Marlowe's life that are still the subject of scholarly discussion and debate. This is an indispensable work for anyone interested in Christopher Marlowe's biography.

[Alex McVeigh · Rating 4 out of 5]

A short 90-page book that provides great, direct information straight from the 16th century source.