| Editor |
Rose, William, 1894-1961 |
| LoC No. |
26014192
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| Uniform Title |
Historia von Doctor Johann Fausten. English
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| Title |
The history of the damnable life and deserved death of Doctor John Faustus, 1592, together with The second report of Faustus, containing his appearances and the deeds of Wagner, 1594.
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: George Routledge & Sons, 1925.
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| Note |
The historie of the damnable life, and deserved death of Doctor John Faustus, given here in modernized spelling, was first published in 1592 as a translation of Historia von Doctor Johann Fausten. The second report of Doctor John Faustus is an anonymous English work first published in 1594; reprinted here also wth modern spelling.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 50.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
deaurider, Brian Wilsden and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"The History of the Damnable Life and Deserved Death of Doctor John Faustus" is a historical account likely written in the late 16th century. It chronicles the infamous tale of Doctor Faustus, a man who purportedly sold his soul to the devil in exchange for worldly knowledge and pleasure, ultimately leading to his tragic downfall. The work captures the complex themes of ambition, knowledge, and moral consequences surrounding the character of Faustus. "The opening of the text introduces readers to the legendary figure of Doctor Faustus, setting the stage for a dual narrative of his life and spiritual decline. The text highlights Faust as a learned man who seeks ultimate power through forbidden knowledge, showcasing his initial confidence and eventual despair as he grapples with the consequences of his pact with the devil. The beginning also hints at the broader historical and mythological context of Faust's exploits, suggesting the timeless human struggles with ambition, morality, and the temptation of dark forces." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Faust, -approximately 1540 -- Legends
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70359 |
| Release Date |
Mar 24, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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