Stephen Greenblatt's New Book Explores Shakespeare's Rival Christopher Marlowe
Stephen Greenblatt has published a new book examining the life and work of Christopher Marlowe, Shakespeare's greatest rival. The book delves into Marlowe's influence on Elizabethan drama and his mysterious death. Separately, historian Irene Coslet claims that Shakespeare's plays were actually written by Emilia Bassano, a Venetian Jew of Moroccan descent, challenging the traditional attribution of works like "Hamlet" and "Macbeth" to the man from Stratford-upon-Avon.
Key facts
- Stephen Greenblatt wrote a book about Christopher Marlowe.
- The book examines Marlowe's life and his rivalry with Shakespeare.
- Historian Irene Coslet argues Shakespeare's plays were written by Emilia Bassano.
- Emilia Bassano is described as a Venetian Jew of Moroccan descent.
- The traditional authorship of Hamlet and Macbeth is challenged.
- The article is from Neue Zürcher Zeitung (NZZ).
- The book title translates to 'Conjectures about Marlowe'.
- Greenblatt is a renowned Shakespeare scholar.
Entities
Artists
- Stephen Greenblatt
- Christopher Marlowe
- William Shakespeare
- Emilia Bassano
- Irene Coslet
Institutions
- Neue Zürcher Zeitung
Locations
- Stratford-upon-Avon
- Venice
- Morocco