Dr. Sachin Londhe, Associate Professor of English, K. N. Bhise College

 The Jew of Malta by Christopher Marlowe Christopher Marlowe Life and Work: Life: Born: February 26, 1564, in Canterbury, England. Education: Attended Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. Scholarship: Known for his intelligence and scholarship, Marlowe was associated with a group of scholars known as the "University Wits." Espionage: Speculations persist about Marlowe's involvement in espionage for the English government. Literary Career: Flourished in the late 16th century, contemporaneous with William Shakespeare. Controversial Views: Marlowe held unconventional religious and political views, which led to accusations of atheism and heresy. Works: "Dido, Queen of Carthage" (c. 1586-1587): An early work, possibly co-written with Thomas Nashe, based on the story of Dido and Aeneas. "Tamburlaine, Parts 1 and 2" (c. 1587-1588): A two-part play that brought Marlowe considerable fame. It is a blank verse epic...

  Life of William Shakespeare: Born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, in 1564. Little is known about his early life, but he likely attended the local grammar school. Married Anne Hathaway in 1582, and they had three children. He left Stratford and moved to London in the late 1580s to pursue a career in the theater. Became an actor and playwright for the Lord Chamberlain's Men, which later became the King's Men, a prominent acting company. Achieved success as a playwright and actor in London's thriving theater scene. Returned to Stratford in 1613 and lived there until his death in 1616. Key Works: Wrote 37 plays, including tragedies like "Hamlet," "Macbeth," and "Othello." Wrote comedies like "A Midsummer Night's Dream," "Twelfth Night," and "As You Like It." Penned historical plays such as "Henry IV," ...