Marlowe
Definition
Proper noun 1. Christopher Marlowe: An English poet and playwright of the Elizabethan era. He was a significant figure in English literature who pioneered the use of blank verse (unrhymed iambic pentameter) for dramatic writing. He died violently at a young age. 2. Philip Marlowe: A fictional private detective, a character created by the American author Raymond Chandler. He is characterized as a tough, cynical, and morally principled investigator operating in Los Angeles.
Usage Examples
- Christopher Marlowe:
- Many scholars believe Marlowe was a major influence on William Shakespeare.
- The play Doctor Faustus is Marlowe's most famous work.
- Philip Marlowe:
- In the novel, Marlowe is hired to find a missing person.
- The film features a classic Marlowe-style detective story.
Advanced Usage
- The term "Marlovian" can refer to the style, themes, or scholarly study related to Christopher Marlowe's works.
- The character of Philip Marlowe is considered the archetype of the "hard-boiled" detective in the noir genre.
Variants and Related Words
- Marlovian (adjective): Pertaining to Christopher Marlowe or his works.
- The essay discussed the Marlovian themes of ambition and power.
Synonyms
- For Christopher Marlowe: The Bard's contemporary, Elizabethan dramatist.
- For Philip Marlowe: Private eye, sleuth, gumshoe, hard-boiled detective.
Related Phrases and Contexts
- "Marlowe's mighty line": A famous phrase coined by Ben Jonson to describe the powerful and influential blank verse of Christopher Marlowe.
- "A Marlowe case": Can informally refer to a complex, morally ambiguous investigation reminiscent of those handled by the fictional detective.
Noun
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tough cynical detective (one of the early detective heroes in American fiction) created by Raymond Chandler
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English poet and playwright who introduced blank verse as a form of dramatic expression; was stabbed to death in a tavern brawl (1564-1593)
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