Which one of the following dramas attributed to Christopher Marlow is believed to have been his first ?
Correct answer: B. Dido, Queen of Carthage
- A. The Jew of Malta
- B. Dido, Queen of Carthage
- C. Edward the Second
- D. Tamburlaine the Great
Explanation
Dido, Queen of Carthage is often identified as Marlowe's earliest or first play, although its exact date and the extent of Thomas Nashe's contribution are uncertain. Tamburlaine was his first major theatrical success, which makes it a tempting alternative.
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