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The Assassination of Christopher Marlowe (A New View)

By Samuel A. Tannenbaum
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A revisionist investigation argues that Christopher Marlowe's death arose from political intrigue, personal animosities, and the enforcement of religious conformity. It reconstructs the arrest of a fellow dramatist for allegedly atheistic papers, the Privy Council's commissions, and xenophobic unrest in the city, and assesses manuscript evidence, coroner and pardon records, and expert testimony. The account connects disputed documents and informers to broader legal and social pressures, considers consequences for contemporary plays and reputations, and weighs archival, medical, and scholarly arguments for an assassination interpretation.

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Samuel A. Tannenbaum

Samuel A. Tannenbaum was an American author and scholar known for his exploration of literary history and criticism. His notable work, "The Assassination of Christopher Marlowe (A New View)," presents a fresh perspective on the life and death of the influential playwright Christopher Marlowe. Tannenbaum's research contributes to the understanding of Marlowe's impact on English literature and the complexities surrounding his untimely demise. Through his writings, Tannenbaum engages with themes of authorship and historical interpretation, making significant contributions to literary scholarship.

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