Description: Despite the modern fascination with Marlowe--particularly with his Dr. Faustus--there has been no edition of his works in the original spelling, with full textual apparatus and a detailed commentary. The Oxford English Texts Complete Works of Christopher Marlowe fills the need for a fully annotated scholarly treatment of the works. Volume I contains all his translations from classical poetry, comparing the English verse with the Latin and Greek originals. The editor discusses Marlowe's skill as a translator and his art as a poet, and provides clear explanations of all difficult expressions and obscure allusions.
Review Quotes: "This is the new standard."--Bibliotheque d'Humanisme et Renaissance
"Differs from previous old-spelling editions...in providing a detailed commentary as well as the usual textual apparatus....An important edition."--Choice