Episode 167: The Rhythm of English
The History of English Podcast
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The Power of Marlow's Verse
Marlow wrote his first play in 1587, called Diodo Queen of Carthage. Around the same time he completed a follow-up play that was performed late in 1587. Tambour Lane is loosely based on the story of Central Asian ruler Timor. Some scholars consider it to be the first Elizabethan play to qualify as a major work of literature.
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