Because he was a contemporary of the great English playwright William Shakespeare, he is many times forgotten. ... Marlowe's personal life was consumed with literature and espionage. ... With the likes of William Shakespeare, Ben Johnson, and Christopher Marlowe, it is no wonder that many advances in literature were made during this time period. ... His contributions to literature and espionage were endless. ...

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