Doctor Faustus: With The English Faust Book (Hackett Classics)
Christopher Marlowe's Doctor Faustus captures the tragic downfall of a man who trades his soul for supernatural power. Paired with The English Faust Book, this edition offers the original play and its literary source, highlighting the enduring allure and consequences of forbidden knowledge in Renaissance literature.
About This Book
Doctor Faustus is a renowned Elizabethan play by Christopher Marlowe, depicting the story of a scholar who makes a pact with the devil in pursuit of unlimited power and wisdom.
This Hackett Classics edition presents the original text alongside The English Faust Book, a key source that inspired Marlowe's work and provides historical insight into the Faust legend.
The play remains a cornerstone of English literature, examining themes of ambition, morality, and the human condition through its dramatic structure and poetic language.
Readers gain access to scholarly annotations and the complementary narrative, enriching understanding of Renaissance drama and folklore influences.
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