The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe
The Tragical History of the Life and Death of Doctor Faustus
This classic work of literature revolves around the character of Doctor Faustus, a scholar who is dissatisfied with traditional forms of knowledge and yearns for more. In his quest for ultimate power and understanding, he makes a deal with the devil, selling his soul in exchange for 24 years of service from the devil's agent, Mephistopheles. Despite the pleasures and knowledge he gains, Faustus eventually regrets his deal as he faces eternal damnation, symbolizing the human struggle between ambition and morality.
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- Published
- 1604
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 48-160
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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- Doctor Faustus
- Dr. Faustus
- Il Dottor Faust
- The Life and Death of Doctor Faustus
- The Tragical Historie of Doctor Faustus
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