Doctor Faustus
A foundational Marlowe edition and a concise entry to Gill's early scholarly editing.
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Roma Gill Books in Order
Roma Gill OBE (1934–2001) was a British literary scholar, editor, and university teacher who became Reader in English Literature at the University of Sheffield. She edited more than 30 texts, including 21 Oxford School Shakespeare editions, editions of Christopher Marlowe, and collections on William Empson and Marlowe scholarship. She received the OBE in 1994 for services to literature.
literary scholarshipShakespeare studiesMarlowe studiesscholarly editingEnglish drama
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Hamlet
A representative Oxford School Shakespeare edition showing Gill's accessible student-focused editorial method.
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scholarly-edition-series · complete
Oxford Marlowe
Oxford editions of Christopher Marlowe edited by Roma Gill.
- 1 Doctor Faustus
Book 1 · scholarly_edition · 1965
- 2 Edward II
Book 2 · scholarly_edition · 1967
- 3 The Plays of Christopher Marlowe
Book 3 · scholarly_edition · 1971
scholarly-edition-series · complete
The Complete Works of Christopher Marlowe
The Oxford English Texts scholarly edition of Marlowe's works, with volumes edited by Roma Gill and other scholars.
- 1 The Complete Works of Christopher Marlowe, Volume I: All Ovids Elegies, Lucans First Booke, Dido Queene of Carthage, Hero and Leander
Book 1 · scholarly_edition · 1987
- 2 The Complete Works of Christopher Marlowe, Volume II: Dr Faustus
Book 2 · scholarly_edition · 1990
- 4 The Complete Works of Christopher Marlowe, Volume IV: The Jew of Malta
Book 4 · scholarly_edition · 1995
educational-edition-series · ongoing
Oxford School Shakespeare
Student editions of Shakespeare's plays with introductions, notes, commentary, and classroom materials; Roma Gill served as series editor and edited the listed volumes.
- 1 Julius Caesar
Book 1 · scholarly_edition · 1979
- 2 The Merchant of Venice
Book 2 · scholarly_edition · 1979
- 3 Romeo and Juliet
Book 3 · scholarly_edition · 1982
- 4 Henry IV, Part 1
Book 4 · scholarly_edition · 1984
- 5 Twelfth Night
Book 5 · scholarly_edition · 1986
- 6 Othello
Book 6 · scholarly_edition · 1989
- 7 The Taming of the Shrew
Book 7 · scholarly_edition · 1990
- 8 Hamlet
Book 8 · scholarly_edition · 1992
- 9 A Midsummer Night's Dream
Book 9 · scholarly_edition · 1992
When Oberon, the Fairy King, and his loyal hobgoblin servant, Puck, intervene in human affairs, the fate of these young couples is magically and hilariously transformed. Like a classic fairy tale, this retelling of William Shakespeare's…
- 10 King Lear
Book 10 · scholarly_edition · 1994
- 11 As You Like It
Book 11 · scholarly_edition · 1994
- 12 Henry V
Book 12 · scholarly_edition · 1995
- 13 The Winter's Tale
Book 13 · scholarly_edition · 1996
- 14 Antony and Cleopatra
Book 14 · scholarly_edition · 1997
- 15 Richard II
Book 15 · scholarly_edition · 1998
- 16 The Tempest
Book 16 · scholarly_edition · 1998
- 17 Coriolanus
Book 17 · scholarly_edition · 1999
"This generously annotated updated edition of Coriolanus provides a thorough reconsideration of Shakespeare's remarkable, and probably his last, tragedy. A substantial introduction situates the play within its contemporary social and…
- 18 Much Ado About Nothing
Book 18 · scholarly_edition · 1999
- 19 Measure for Measure
Book 19 · scholarly_edition · 2001
- 20 Macbeth
Book 20 · scholarly_edition · 2001
The play concerns a trusted general who secretly lusts for power. Encouraged by the prophecies of three witches and urged on by his ambitious wife Macbeth commits regicide. Left fearful and superstitious by this desperate act he is driven…
- 21 Love's Labour's Lost
Book 21 · scholarly_edition · 2002
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Edited works (2)
- William Empson: The Man and His Work
edited_collection · 1974
- A Poet and a Filthy Play-maker: New Essays on Christopher Marlowe
edited_collection · 1988
Other (2)
- Women Beware Women
scholarly_edition · 1968
- The Atheist's Tragedy
scholarly_edition · 1976
Frequently asked questions about Roma Gill
Who was Roma Gill?
Roma Gill was a British literary scholar, writer, university teacher, and editor known for her work on Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe.
When and where was Roma Gill born, and when did she die?
She was born in Keighley, Yorkshire, on 29 September 1934, and died in Cambridge on 3 August 2001, aged 66.
What was Roma Gill known for in her career?
Gill was an academic and editor whose clear notes and introductions made Shakespeare and Marlowe accessible to students and general readers. She taught at the University of Sheffield and edited more than 30 texts.
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What influenced Roma Gill’s scholarship?
Her background included studying English at New Hall, Cambridge, postgraduate research on Philip Massinger at Oxford, and involvement in university theatre. Her editorial approach emphasized fidelity to the text and its historical context.
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What awards and legacy is Roma Gill remembered for?
Gill was appointed OBE in 1994 for services to English literature. Her legacy continues at Murray Edwards College, Cambridge, which has a Roma Gill Fellowship and received her literary estate.
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