Christopher Marlowe:
Annotated Bibliography
Bakeless, John. The
Tragicall History of Christopher Marlowe, Vol. Two. Cambridge, Mass.:
Harvard UP, 1942.
A scholarly analysis of Christopher Marlowe’s life, with
regard to both documented evidence and approximation of the history of
Marlowe’s era.
“Christopher
Marlowe.” Lit Links Homepage. Ed. Bedford/St. Martin’s 1998. http://www.bedfordstmartins.com/litlinks/poetry/marlowe.htm
An internet link to a biography of Marlowe and a
description of his works.
“Christopher
Marlowe.” Theatre History.com. 2000 http://www.theatrehistory.com/british/marlowe002.html
A version of Marlowe’s biography is taken from
Baskerville’s Elizabethan and Stuart
Plays, and displayed on this homepage.
Gray, Terry A. "A
Shakespeare Timeline Summary Chart". 16 September 2000. http://shakespeare.palomar.edu/timeline/summarychart.htm
Chart summarizing the lives and works of both Marlowe and Shakespeare.
Heydt, Bruce. "The
Many Shakespeares". British Histories. http://www.britishheritage.com/bhobard.htm
Another summary and brief information page on theories concerning the
authentic authorship of Shakespearian plays; discusses different theories.
Hunt,
John. "Christopher Marlowe". Around Canterbury. http://www.aroundcanterbury.co.uk/around.php?pa=463
Reviews and summarizes the Hoffman theory.
One of many websites concerned with this theme, however this one presents
some examples of how the theory is presented through close examination of
“both” authors works.
Jokinen,
Annina. “The Life of Christopher Marlowe.” Houston Community College System.
12 June 1996. 11 Sept. 2002 http://swc2.hccs.cc.tx.us/HTMLS/ROWHTML/faust/marlowe.htm
A web site sponsored by the Houston Community College
System that offers many links to information about Marlowe’s life, his works,
his affiliations, tributes made to Marlowe, and analysis of his most important
plays.
Leech,
Clifford, Ed. Marlowe: A Collection of Critical Essays. New Jersey:
Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1964.
A collection of essays about Marlowe's work that
use the historical time period to help gain understanding of his plays.
McAlindon,
T. Doctor Faustus: Divine in Show. New York: Twaine Publishers, 1994.
A look at Marlowe's famous play from all angles including
literary and historical context and different readings.
McNett,
Gavin. "Mystery Man". Salon. http://www.salon.com/ent/feature/2002/03/02/shakespeare/index.html
Briefly reviews books and gives titles of books written on the topic of
the Shakespeare-Marlowe mystery.
Perseus
Project. Ed. Hilary Binda. The
Complete Works of Christopher Marlowe: An Electronic Edition. January 3,
2000. Tufts U. 13 March 2002. (http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/Texts/MarloweTEXT.html)
A helpful website on Marlowe containing all of his works online. There is
also a link to an "Introduction to Marlowe," that provides a helpful
overview of his life.
Rowse,
A. L. Christopher Marlowe: His Life and His Work. Evanston, New York:
Harper & Row, 1964.
A comprehensive
look at Marlowe's life and work, with chapters focusing on his major plays.
Sales,
Robert. Christopher Marlowe.
New York: St. Martin’s Press, Inc.,
1991.
Information on the time of Marlowe’s life,
biographical information, and a critical look into the works.
Salgado,
Gamini. "Christopher Marlowe." The
New History of Literature: English Drama to 1710. Ed.
Christopher Ricks. New York: Peter
Bedrick Books,1987. 103-130.
An overview of English drama containing a section
summarizing Marlowe's life and works. It is also a helpful source in
understanding what was taking place in English drama in general and provides
information on major playwrights.
Steane, J.B. Marlowe.
A Critical Study. New York: Cambridge Press, 1964.
A critique of Marlowe’s plays,
poetry, and life.