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17th Century Elizabethan Playwrights

William Shakespeare. Did achieve modest fame in his life.Made enough $ from his membership in the King's Men to become the second wealthiest citizen in Stratford-upon-Avon.Often imitated the work of Virgil, Ovid, Marlowe, Kyd, and Jonson.Never achieved the level of popularity and acclaim that he

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17th Century Elizabethan Playwrights

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    1. 17th Century Elizabethan Playwrights World Literature Lecture Mr. David Holdredge

    2. William Shakespeare Did achieve modest fame in his life. Made enough $ from his membership in the King’s Men to become the second wealthiest citizen in Stratford-upon-Avon. Often imitated the work of Virgil, Ovid, Marlowe, Kyd, and Jonson. Never achieved the level of popularity and acclaim that he desired until well after his own death.

    3. Christopher Marlowe (1564-1593) Second only to that of Shakespeare Born the son of a cobbler in Canterbury Attended the King’s School? began as an incredible student, but absenteeism dominated his latter years. Received his B.S. from Cambridge (1584) but was denied to pursue his Master’s degree by the Queen’s Privy Council. He was involved in “matters touching the benefit of his countrie.” Went to London and joined the University Wits. Led a rather turbulent life.

    4. Christopher Marlowe Cont’d. Loud, boisterous, violent and occasionally inebriated; this led Marlowe to gain many enemies (1589) dueled with William Bradley in the middle of a street over a longstanding grudge. They drew swords and fought. Marlowe’s friend, the poet, Thomas Watson approached and Christopher bowed out of the fight. Watson eventually plunged his sword into the chest of Bradley. Both men were exonerated & pardoned on the grounds of self-defense.

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