Which poem, left unfinished at his death, retells an Ovidian myth about two lovers separated by the Hellespont?
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Correct answer: Hero and Leander (unfinished)
Hero and Leander is a lush, erotic narrative poem that Marlowe did not complete; it was later finished by George Chapman. It showcases Marlowe's skill in classical adaptation and vivid sensory imagery.
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