The story behind Marlowe's death at age 29 is controversial. According to traditional history, Marlowe died in a brawl at a local tavern, stabbed to death by another man. However, the fact that Marlowe was somewhat involved with some mysterious issue with Queen Elizabeth makes the reason for his death to be a possible political assassination.
Therefore, his temper revealed in his last brawl that caused his death might be just a cover up of an unknown bigger reason for his death. For more information on this topic, check out The World of Christopher Marlowe, by the scholar David Riggs.
Where Would Shakespeare Be without Marlowe?
Marlowe, a Shakespeare contemporary, rose to fame in his twenties, before Shakespeare had accomplished any notable work. Marlowe was a pioneer in composing blank verse (unrhymed poetry) and using iambic pentameter for his two famous plays (Tamberlaine and Dr. Faustus). Shakespeare, who rose to fame soon after Marlowe, copied Marlowe's style in all of his thirty-seven plays.I hope you found that interesting. If you are in to a good read try BUTTERFLY IN A GLASS BOTTLE, a cracking fun read for all.
Cheers. Thomas.
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