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The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe
Marlowe, Christopher, 1564-1593
"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. ... Read more
About this eBook
| Author | Marlowe, Christopher, 1564-1593 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Dyce, Alexander, 1798-1869 |
| Title | The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus From the Quarto of 1616 |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctor_Faustus_(play) |
| Credits | Produced by Gary R. L. Young, and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Magicians -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 811 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 1997 |
| Last Update | Jan 18, 2013 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1854 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Original page: gutenberg.org/ebooks/811