Boydell Press Localizing Christopher Marlowe: His Life, Plays and Mythology, 1575-1593: 42 (Studies in Renaissance Literature)

Few documents survive about the life of playwright Christopher Marlowe, making it difficult to get a complete sense of the man. By instead considering the places and communities to which Marlowe belonged, this book highlights the collective experiences and concerns of the social groups and communities with which he was personally and financially involved. Ide's study dismantles myths about Marlowe, first created by his rival Robert Greene, that continue to colour our view of him.