The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus
by Christopher Marlowe (1564–1593)
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"The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus" by Christopher Marlowe is an Elizabethan tragedy written in the late 16th century and first performed around 1594. A scholar sells his soul to the devil in exchange for magical power, rising to greatness through his pact with Lucifer and the demon Mephistopheles. As Faustus wields his newfound abilities, he faces an ultimate reckoning when the price of his bargain comes due. This influential work explores ambition, the limits of knowledge, and the perilous cost of desire.
- Germany
- Tragedies (Drama)
- Faust, -approximately 1540
- Magicians
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The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus
By Christopher Marlowe
From The Quarto Of 1616.
Edited By The Rev. Alexander Dyce.
Comments on the preparation of the E-Text:
SQUARE BRACKETS: The square brackets, i.e. are copied from the printed book, without change, except that the stage directions usually do not have closing brackets. These have been added.
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This free edition of The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #811, released 1997-02-01. It is in the public domain in the United States, so you can read it here in full at no cost, on any phone, tablet or computer. Genre: Plays/Films/Dramas, Classics of Literature, British Literature.
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