English poet and playwright who introduced blank verse as a form of dramatic expression; was stabbed to death in a tavern brawl (1564-1593) - Christopher Marlowe
Tough cynical detective (one of the early detective heroes in American fiction) created by Raymond Chandler - Philip Marlowe
Type of: character, dramatist, fictional character, fictitious character, playwright, poet
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