Jungenstil. Dutch art nouveau style poster, from Vintage Printable . Christopher Marlowe (1564–1593). Doctor Faustus. Vol. 19, pp. 241-250 of The Harvard Classics For the best blank verse in English, read "Dr. Faustus," the masterpiece of Marlowe, who gave Shakespeare lessons in playwriting. This genius knew the secret of gripping drama. (Marlowe died June 1, 1593.) Scene XII [The Court of the Duke of Vanholt.] Enter the DUKE [of VANHOLT], the DUCHESS, FAUSTUS, and MEPHISTOPHILIS Duke Believe me, Master Doctor, this merriment hath much pleased me. Faust . My gracious lord, I am glad it contents you so well.—But it may be, madam, you take no delight in this. I have heard that great-bellied women do long for some dainties or other. What is it, madam? Tell me, and you shall have it. Duchess . Thanks, good Master Doctor; and for I see your courteous intent to pleasure me, I will not hide from you the thing my heart desires; and were it n