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Doctor Faustus

By Christopher Marlowe
Series: New Mermaids
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Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe tells the story of a scholar who becomes dissatisfied with traditional forms of knowledge and turns to necromancy in a quest for greater power. He makes a pact with the devil, exchanging his soul for magical abilities and worldly pleasures. As he explores the boundaries of his newfound power, Faustus grapples with themes of ambition, morality, and the consequences of his choices.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by tales of ambition, the supernatural, and the consequences of human desires. Its exploration of the Renaissance quest for knowledge and the tragic downfall of a man who makes a pact with the devil provides a compelling narrative for those intrigued by morality and philosophical themes within the Arts & Culture category.

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Doctor Faustus

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This fully re-edited, modernised play text is accompanied by commentary notes and an introduction written by Paul Menzer, guiding you through the fume of fact and legend that have accompanied the play across the centuries.

As well as the complete text of the play, this re-edited New Mermaids edition includes:

· A detailed plot summary and annotations throughout the text
· An annotated bibliography and suggestions for further reading
· A comprehensive introduction exploring the historical and literary context, and performance history, including Orson Welles’s 1937 role as Doctor Faustus as well as recent productions at The Globe and the RSC

One of the most spectacular and popular plays of the Elizabethan stage, Christopher Marlowe's Doctor Faustus, with its fantastical mix of high-minded theology and low-brow slapstick, has allured generations of readers and playgoers in the ensuing centuries.

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Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe is widely regarded as a seminal work in the Arts & Culture category. Reviews often praise its rich exploration of themes such as ambition, knowledge, and the human condition, while recognising Marlowe's masterful use of blank verse. The tragedy of Faustus, who is both ambitious and tragically flawed, typically captures readers' imaginations, and the play's engagement with the supernatural and moral consequences remains profoundly impactful.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474295178

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 November 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Methuen Drama

Edition: 4th edition

Contributors:

  • Edited by Paul Menzer

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 140g

Pages: 160

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Arts & Culture Christopher Marlowe Non-Fiction Series: New Mermaids

About the Author

Paul Menzer is Professor and Director of the Mary Baldwin College Shakespeare and Performance programme at Mary Baldwin College, USA.

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