Chapter 13 of English Literature: Modern is here in full — 13 sentences across 3 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XIII
Chapter 13 of English Literature: Modern is here in full — 13 sentences across 3 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Christopher Marlowe, 1564-1593. _Tamburlaine_, 1587 (date of performance). _Dr. Faustus_, 1588 (date of performance). _Edward II._, 1593. Thomas Kyd, 1557(?)-1595(?).
Chapter 13 of English Literature: Modern is here in full — 13 sentences across 3 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)
From this reading “Christopher Marlowe, 1564-1593.”
the specified day of the month
From this reading “_Tamburlaine_, 1587 (date of performance).”
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
an alchemist of German legend who sold his soul to Mephistopheles in exchange for knowledge
English dramatist (1558-1594)
From this reading “Thomas Kyd, 1557(?)-1595(?).”
English poet and playwright who introduced blank verse as a form of dramatic expression; was stabbed to death in a tavern brawl (1564-1593)
From this reading “Christopher Marlowe, 1564-1593.”
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading “_Tamburlaine_, 1587 (date of performance).”
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading “Thomas Kyd, 1557(?)-1595(?).”
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From this reading Thomas Kyd, 1557(?)-1595(?).
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Christopher Marlowe, 1564-1593.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Tamburlaine_, 1587 (date of performance).
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Dr. Faustus_, 1588 (date of performance).
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Christopher Marlowe, 1564-1593.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thomas Kyd, 1557(?)-1595(?).
Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)
From this reading Christopher Marlowe, 1564-1593.
the specified day of the month
From this reading _Tamburlaine_, 1587 (date of performance).
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Dr. Faustus_, 1588 (date of performance).
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading _Edward II._, 1593.
an alchemist of German legend who sold his soul to Mephistopheles in exchange for knowledge
From this reading _Dr. Faustus_, 1588 (date of performance).
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _Edward II._, 1593.
English dramatist (1558-1594)
From this reading Thomas Kyd, 1557(?)-1595(?).
English poet and playwright who introduced blank verse as a form of dramatic expression; was stabbed to death in a tavern brawl (1564-1593)
From this reading Christopher Marlowe, 1564-1593.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Tamburlaine_, 1587 (date of performance).
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading _Tamburlaine_, 1587 (date of performance).
Mongolian ruler of Samarkand who led his nomadic hordes to conquer an area from Turkey to Mongolia (1336-1405)
From this reading _Tamburlaine_, 1587 (date of performance).
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading Thomas Kyd, 1557(?)-1595(?).
Chapter 13 of English Literature: Modern by G. H. (George Herbert) Mair holds 13 sentences, grouped into 3 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.
Chapter 13 holds 13 sentences of English Literature: Modern, unabridged, divided into 3 reading sections.
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