Who is this man?

Who is this man? This portrait, which is now displayed in the dining hall of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge is reputed to be a likeness of Christopher Marlowe. Scholars continue to debate whether the portrait is authentic. The answer remains one of the great mysteries of literature. What do you think? Is this Marlowe? Research and state your opinion in written form.

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Author: Brenda Walton, Ed.D.
Orlando, Florida

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