Christopher Marlowe

Definitions of Christopher Marlowe
  1. noun
    English poet and playwright who introduced blank verse as a form of dramatic expression; was stabbed to death in a tavern brawl (1564-1593)
    synonyms: Marlowe
    see moresee less
    example of:
    dramatist, dramaturge, playwright
    someone who writes plays
    poet
    a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘Christopher Marlowe'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family

Vocabulary lists containing Christopher Marlowe

Shakespeare

All the world's a stage — so you'd better brush up on your Shakespeare. Get to know the Bard with this list featuring words related to Elizabethan theater, Shakespeare's sonnets, and more.

The Renaissance and Early Modern European History - Middle School and High School

Become a Renaissance man — or woman — by studying this list of terms related to early modern history. Learn about the rise of humanism, developments in the arts and sciences, religion and the Reformation, the plague, and much more. You'll also review key figures in the Renaissance, including Elizabeth I, Galileo, Shakespeare, and Michelangelo.

MORE VOCABULARY LISTS