| The Complete Works of Christopher Marlowe Contributor(s): Marlowe, Christopher (Author), Gill, Roma (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0198118783 ISBN-13: 9780198118787 Publisher: Clarendon Press OUR PRICE: $327.75 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: February 1987 Annotation: Despite the modern fascination with Marlowe--particularly with his Dr. Faustus--there has been no edition of his works in the original spelling, with full textual apparatus and a detailed commentary. The Oxford English Texts Complete Works of Christopher Marlowe fills the need for a fully annotated scholarly treatment of the works. Volume I contains all his translations from classical poetry, comparing the English verse with the Latin and Greek originals. The editor discusses Marlowe's skill as a translator and his art as a poet, and provides clear explanations of all difficult expressions and obscure allusions. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Drama | European - English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh - Poetry | European - English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh - Literary Collections | European - English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh |
| Dewey: 823.3 |
| LCCN: 86011354 |
| Series: Complete Works of Christopher Marlowe |
| Physical Information: 1.09" H x 5.78" W x 8.78" (1.35 lbs) 330 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles - Sex & Gender - Feminine |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Despite the modern fascination with Marlowe--particularly with his Dr. Faustus--there has been no edition of his works in the original spelling, with full textual apparatus and a detailed commentary. The Oxford English Texts Complete Works of Christopher Marlowe fills the need for a fully annotated scholarly treatment of the works. Volume I contains all his translations from classical poetry, comparing the English verse with the Latin and Greek originals. The editor discusses Marlowe's skill as a translator and his art as a poet, and provides clear explanations of all difficult expressions and obscure allusions. |