Christopher Marlowe's extensive narrative poem, “Hero and Leander” (circa 1593), is a mythological and erotic tale of two doomed lovers. This work is included in Christopher Marlowe: The Complete Poems, published by Everyman in 2000.

Sir Walter Raleigh's poem, “The Nymph’s Reply to the Shepherd” (circa 1592), serves as a response to Marlowe’s “The Passionate Shepherd to His Love.” This poem is found in The Poems of Sir Walter Raleigh (1951) and is featured in numerous anthologies and various online platforms.

Ovid’s Metamorphoses, composed around 8 A.D., is an epic that narrates the creation of the world and connects many ancient myths and legends. Rich with tales of gods, goddesses, and humans, Metamorphoses is often hailed as one of the most beautifully crafted texts ever written. It served as an inspiration for many subsequent writers, including Marlowe and Shakespeare.

Andrew Marvell’s poem, “To His Coy Mistress” (1681), is included in the collection Andrew Marvell, published by Oxford in 1990.

William Shakespeare's comedy, The Merry Wives of Windsor (1597), features a comically distorted recitation of Marlowe’s poem by the Welsh parson Sir Hugh Evans. The Arden Third Series edition, published in 1999, offers a thorough selection of notes to assist readers unfamiliar with Shakespeare’s works.

Diane Ackerman’s poem, “A Fine, A Private Place,” is a contemporary seduction poem featured in her collection Jaguar of Sweet Laughter (1991). As a sequel to Marvell’s “To His Coy Mistress,” Ackerman’s poem continues the poetic tradition that Marlowe initiated, bringing it into the twentieth century. This poem is also included in several anthologies, such as The Bedford Introduction to Literature.

Dr. Faustus (circa 1589) is Marlowe’s most renowned and frequently performed play. It centers on a doctor who sells his soul to the devil in a quest for ultimate knowledge.

A Dead Man in Deptford (1996), authored by Anthony Burgess, is a fictional portrayal of Marlowe’s life, highlighting dramatic events such as accusations of murder and espionage that surfaced during his lifetime. Burgess also delves into the rumors of assassination and political intrigue surrounding Marlowe’s death.