Doctor Faustus / Edition 1

by Christopher Marlowe, John D. Jump

Overview

In this classic and much-loved edition of Marlowe's best-known play, John D. Jump provides the reader with a wealth of introductory and explanatory material. As well as a fascinating chronology of Marlowe's life and works and extensive notes on the text, this edition includes a substantial and authoritative historical introduction to the play. An essential text whether studying the play in detail or coming to it for the first time.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415039604
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	07/01/1965
Series:	Methuen English Classics Series
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	184
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.39(d)

About the Author

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

Table of Contents

Introduction
Preface
Plot summary
Analysis
1. Historical and literary contexts
2. Performance aspects of the text
3. Critical interpretations
Resources and annotated bibliography
A note on the text
The Play

Editorial Reviews

This combines annotated and modernized versions of Marlowe's 1604 text, plus the 1592 English translation of an earlier German text on which Marlowe based his play. Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

Library Journal

"There is a wonderful sense that evil lurks in every corner." - Guardian

"A thing of beauty to watch." - Independent

"Faithful and clever." - Herald Scotland

"Catches well the hellish claustrophobia of our restless urges." - Telegraph

From the Publisher