Hero and Leander

By Christopher Marlowe

ChristopherMarlowe, also known as Kit Marlowe (baptised 26 February 1564 – 30 May 1593),was an English playwright, poet and translator of the Elizabethan era.Marlowe was the foremost Elizabethan tragedian of his day. He greatlyinfluenced William Shakespeare, who was born in the same year as Marlowe andwho rose to become the pre-eminent Elizabethan playwright after Marlowe'smysterious early death. Marlowe's plays are known for the use of blank verseand their overreaching protagonists.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Krill Press
• Release date: May 12, 2016
• ISBN: 9781531271473

Christopher Marlowe

Christopher Marlowe (1564-1593) was a 16th century playwright, poet, and translator. Considered to be the most famous playwright in the Elizabethan era, Marlowe is believed to have inspired major artists such as Shakespeare. Marlowe was known for his dramatic works that often depicted extreme displays of violence, catering to his audience’s desires. Surrounded by mystery and speculation, Marlowe’s own life was as dramatic and exciting as his plays. Historians are still puzzled by the man, conflicted by rumors that he was a spy, questions about his sexuality, and suspicions regarding his death.

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HERO AND LEANDER

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Christopher Marlowe

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FIRST SESTIAD

SECOND SESTIAD

Hero and Leander

By

Christopher Marlowe

Hero and Leander

Published by Mythik Press

New York City, NY

First published circa 1593

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FIRST SESTIAD

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On Hellespont, guilty of true-love’s blood,

In view and opposite two cities stood,

Sea-borderers, disjoined by Neptune’s might;

The one Abydos, the other Sestos hight.

At Sestos Hero dwelt; Hero the fair,

Whom young Apollo courted for her hair,

And offered as a dower his burning throne,

Where she should sit for men to gaze upon.

The outside of her garments were of lawn,

The lining purple silk,