Massacre at Paris: By Christopher Marlowe

This volume presents a modernized edition of Christopher Marlowe's critical engagement with the French Wars of Religion, the massacre of French Huguenots in Paris in 1572. It explores the tragic consequences of religious fanaticism, power politics, and dynastic rivalry, and is introduced with commentary notes to open it up to students and scholars.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 168 pages
\n Publication date: 03 August 2021
\n Publisher: Manchester University Press
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This captivating volume presents a modernized edition of Christopher Marlowe's profound and harrowing exploration of one of the most tragic and devastating events during the French Wars of Religion: the wholesale massacre of French Huguenots in Paris in August 1572. The plays dramatic action spans a tumultuous two decades in French history, unveiling the tragic consequences of religious fanaticism, power politics, and dynastic rivalry.

Comprehensively introduced and accompanied by detailed commentary notes, this edition offers a fresh perspective on this often overlooked but historically significant and dramatically powerful play, making it accessible to students and scholars alike. The introduction delves into various aspects of the massacre, including its historical context, the treatment of its sources in the play, the dramatization of trauma, and the exploration of notions of religious toleration.

Through Marlowe's masterful storytelling, The Massacre at Paris vividly portrays the horrors of religious persecution and the devastating impact it had on the lives of countless individuals. The play explores the complex web of relationships and alliances, as well as the moral dilemmas and ethical quandaries faced by its characters.

This edition serves as a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of early modern literature, history, and religious studies. It provides a deeper understanding of Marlowe's artistic vision and his contribution to the literary landscape of his time. By presenting a modernized version of the play, it ensures that this timeless masterpiece remains accessible to a new generation of readers and scholars.

\n Weight: 336g\n
Dimension: 146 x 222 x 18 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781526117755\n \n