9780571221592 - the world of christopher marlowe von riggs, professor david (5 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. This is the definitive book about the man who revolutionised English drama and English poetry - and was murdered in his prime. David Riggs evokes the atmosphere and texture of Marlowe's life, from the stench and poverty of a childhood spent near Canterbury's abattoirs to the fanatical pursuit of classical learning at school. Marlowe won a place at Cambridge University, where he entered its world of eighteen-hour working days, religious intrigue and twilight homosexuality. The gifted student was not immune to the passions and fears of the wider society, and Riggs describes the mood of England in those years when Elizabeth's crown was anything but secure, and Spain and the Papacy were determined to overthrow her regime. Looming above everything is the Elizabethan state and its spy rings, with which Marlowe was already involved by the time he left Cambridge. His undercover missions brought him into contact with Catholic conspirators who were plotting to kill the Queen; yet as a playwright and thinker he was attracted to the most unorthodox and threatening idea of all - atheism. Marlowe brought a wonderful new lightness and musicality to English verse, but was held in little esteem during his lifetime and his works were scrutinised for heresy. As a writer of plays, he was literally on the margins of London life, working on the edge of the city where prostitutes and thieves scratched a living. Eventually, the combination of espionage, dangerous knowledge, homosexuality and suspected treason proved deadly to him. Marlowe's brief life was enigmatic, contradictory and glorious - and this magisterial work of reconstruction and scholarship illuminates it with immense richness. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

hardcover. Zustand: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. VG condition. Light wear to boards. Content is clean and bright. Good DJ with light wear.

1st edition. Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly sun-toned dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Provenance: Bookplate of John F. Ashby. Physical description: xiii, 411 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 377-397) and index. Contents: Citizen Marlowe -- Lessons learned in childhood -- Speaking like a Roman -- Scholars and gentlemen -- Thinking like a Roman -- The teacher of desire -- Plots and counter plots -- Proceeding in the arts -- In the theatre of the idols -- Notoriety -- "He is like Dr. Faustus" -- Double agents -- The counterfeiters -- Waiting for the end -- In the theatre of God's judgements. Subjects: Marlowe, Christopher 1564-1593 Biography; Dramatists, English Early modern, 1500-1700; Social conditions; Literature: History & Criticism; England Social conditions 16th century. 1 Kg.…