A Dead Man in Deptford

Name: A Dead Man in Deptford
Brand: Vintage Publishing
SKU: 9780099541394
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By Anthony Burgess

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A Dead Man in Deptford by Anthony Burgess delves into the life of the enigmatic playwright Christopher Marlowe. Set in Elizabethan England, the novel weaves intrigue, political conspiracy, and the vibrant theatre scene into a richly detailed tapestry. Burgess explores themes of creativity, espionage, and the turbulent life of a genius amidst danger and betrayal.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to richly detailed historical fiction that captures the intrigue and vibrancy of Elizabethan England. It may appeal to you if you are fascinated by the life and mysterious death of playwright Christopher Marlowe, experiencing a blend of literary brilliance and suspense.

A Dead Man in Deptford

It is a clever, sexually explicit, fast-moving, full blooded yarn'
Irish Times

A Dead Man in Deptford re-imagines the riotous life and suspicious death of Christopher Marlowe. Poet, lover and spy, Marlowe must negotiate the pressures placed upon him by theatre, Queen and country.

Murder mystery based on the infamous life and death of Christopher Marlowe.

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Murder mystery based on the infamous life and death of Christopher Marlowe.

'One of the most productive, imaginative and risk-taking of writers... It is a clever, sexually explicit, fast-moving, full-blooded yarn'
Irish Times

A Dead Man in Deptford re-imagines the riotous life and suspicious death of Christopher Marlowe. Poet, lover and spy, Marlowe must negotiate the pressures placed upon him by theatre, Queen and country. Burgess brings this dazzling figure to life and pungently evokes Elizabethan England.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Anthony Burgess's A Dead Man in Deptford is praised for its intoxicating use of language and vivid depiction of Elizabethan London. Critics highlight its exploration of themes of sexuality, art, and death, considering it a masterpiece and a vivid recreation of the era. The novel is noted for its dynamic narrative that intertwines historical events with bold themes, creating an engaging portrayal of both Marlowe and the sensory experience of Elizabethan England.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780099541394

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 December 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 204g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Anthony Burgess was born in Manchester in 1917 and educated at Xaverian College and Manchester University. He served in the British army from 1940 to 1946 and was a schoolteacher in England before becoming a colonial education officer in 1954. His Malayan trilogy of novels and a history of English literature were published while he was living in Malaya and Brunei. He became a full-time writer in 1959 and achieved a worldwide reputation as one of the most versatile novelists of his day. His writings include biographies of Shakespeare and Hemingway, critical studies of James Joyce, stage plays, and two volumes of autobiography. His work as a composer and librettist includes the Broadway musical, Cyrano, and Blooms of Dublin, an operetta based on Joyce's Ulysses. His 33 novels continue to be published all over the world. They include A Clockwork Orange, Nothing Like the Sun, The Complete Enderby, Earthly Powers, Napoleon Symphony, and Beard's Roman Women, a collaboration with the photographer David Robinson. Anthony Burgess died in London in 1993.