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Marlowe

Pronunciation:  'mârlow

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 Definition: 
  1. [n]  tough cynical detective (one of the early detective heroes in American fiction) created by Raymond Chandler
  2. [n]  English poet and playwright who introduced blank verse as a form of dramatic expression; was stabbed to death in a tavern brawl (1564-1593)
 
 Synonyms: Christopher Marlowe, Philip Marlowe
 
 See Also: character, dramatist, fictional character, fictitious character, playwright, poet

 

 

 

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