The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe

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Author Marlowe, Christopher, 1564-1593
Editor Dyce, Alexander, 1798-1869
Title The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus
From the Quarto of 1604
Note See also PG#811 from The Quarto Of 1616
Credits Produced by Gary R. Young, and David Widger
Summary "The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus" by Christopher Marlowe is a play that was likely written during the late 16th century. This dramatic work explores themes of ambition, desire, and the consequences of pursuing forbidden knowledge through the tragic story of its main character, Dr. Faustus, a scholar who seeks to gain unlimited knowledge and power by making a pact with the devil. The opening of the play introduces us to Dr. Faustus, who is disillusioned with traditional forms of academia. Despite his considerable knowledge in various fields, Faustus craves more and turns to necromancy in his quest for ultimate power. In his study, he debates the merits of different disciplines before ultimately deciding to delve into magic. He is soon joined by companions who encourage his pursuits, and we witness his internal conflict between good and evil as he is tempted by both a Good Angel and an Evil Angel. As Faustus embarks on his fateful journey, he prepares to conjure Mephistophilis, a demon who will fulfill his desires but at a dire cost. This complex interplay of ambition and moral choice sets the stage for Faustus's tragic fall. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Germany -- Drama
Subject Tragedies
Subject Faust, -approximately 1540 -- Drama
Subject Magicians -- Drama
Category Text
EBook-No. 779
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Nov 18, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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