The Marlowe Myth in Contemporary Popular Culture
The article raises the problem of the emergence and functioning of the Marlowe myth in contemporary mass culture. This myth gives pseudohistorical interpretations of the image of Christopher Marlowe. They are common to the actual fiction, modern stage, comics, cinema and TV adaptations. In the author’s opinion, it is adepts of entertaining pop culture who turn to the Marlowe myth most often. The myth is exploited by the industry oriented to the mass consumer.