The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus / Edition 1

by Christopher Marlowe, William-Alan Landes

Overview

Marlowe's classic treatment of the myth of man's greed and ambition has contemporary reverberations that make it compelling drama. Plays for Performance Series.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780887347214
Publisher:	Players Press, Incorporated
Publication date:	01/28/1997
Series:	Players Press Classic Plays Series
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	44
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 1.25(h) x 9.00(d)

About the Author

Christopher Marlowe (1564-1593) was an English playwright and prominent figure in Elizabethan literature. During his brief career, which lasted six years, he produced seven plays including Dido, Queen of Carthage, The Jew of Malta and The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus. Marlowe’s works showcased morality and individualism as well as political and social commentary often deemed controversial. Despite criticism, his plays were highly successful and would go on to inspire many, including the world’s greatest dramatist—William Shakespeare.

Table of Contents

Introduction; Text; Notes.

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.

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