One of Marlowe's most famous poems was an account of which lovers ?
Correct answer: B. Hero and Leander
- A. Anthony and Cleopatra
- B. Hero and Leander
- C. Troilus and Cressida
- D. Apollo and Hyacinth
Explanation
Marlowe's unfinished narrative poem Hero and Leander retells the classical story of two lovers separated by the Hellespont. It was published after his death and later completed by George Chapman.
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