英国文学简史PartIITheEnglishRenaissance.ppt

Marlowe’s Learning and Works learned and knowledgeable astronomy, geography, medical science, history, Greek epics and Latin, and especial interest in drama 3 best plays: Tamburlaine ?铁木儿?, in 1587 The Jew of Malta, ?马耳他岛的犹太人? in 1592 Dr. Faustus, ?浮士德博士的悲剧? in 1588 “The Passionate Shepherd to His Love” (after-class reading) Marlowe’s Works: Tamburlaine 《铁木儿》 the subject-matter The career of Tamburlaine the Mongol conqueror a shepherd; a Khan finally Fortune’s lord Refer to the excerpts on p. 51 cruel, inhuman, cold-blooded, heartless By depicting a great hero with high ambition and sheer brutal force in conquering one enemy after another, Marlowe voiced the supreme desire of the man of the Renaissance for infinite power and authority. Marlowe’s Works: The Jew of Malta (马耳他的犹太人） The hero of The Jew of Malta is Barabas, a rich merchant and a Tamburlaine in the narrower sphere of finance. Multiple choices ____ is Marlowe’s masterpiece. A. Tamburlaine B. The Jew of Malta C. The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus D. The Passionate Shepherd to His Love C Marlowe’s Doctor Faustus(p.52-53) German legend, with more striking humanist color 1. Hero: Doctor Faustus chief feature: an insatiable thirst for knowledge (不能满足的) (渴望) Doctor Faustus sold his soul to the Devil so as to gain magical powers. Story: Faustus is a scholar at Wittenberg University.He orders his servant Wagner to get two practitioners of black magic.Faustus wants to be his own god.When Wagner is away, the Good Angel and Evil Angel appear and try to win Faustus for their cause.Faustus is taught the basics of black magic, and conjures up (用魔法召唤) the devil’s messenger, Mephistophilis. Mephistophilis wants to claim Faustus’ soul..Faustus and Mephistophilis make a deal: 24 years of service from M., in exchange for Faustus’ oul…Mephistophilis has to let Faustus in on dark mysteries of life. Lucifer, prince of the devils, tells Mephistophilis that Faustus must sign a contract in blood.