Description
In this groundbreaking tragedy, Christopher Marlowe brings one of Western literature's most compelling myths to vivid life—the story of an ambitious scholar who makes a fateful bargain with the devil himself. Dr. Faustus, a brilliant but restless German doctor, trades his immortal soul for unlimited knowledge and supernatural power, only to discover that ambition and desire exact a terrible price. Through Marlowe's masterful verse and psychological depth, the play explores timeless themes of human aspiration, the corrupting nature of power, and the consequences of unchecked pride. This landmark work stands as the first great English tragedy and remains a haunting meditation on what we sacrifice in pursuit of our deepest desires. A towering achievement of Elizabethan drama, Dr. Faustus continues to captivate audiences with its poetic grandeur and profound moral complexity.
Available Editions
paperback
Courier Corporation
Published Jan 1, 1994
65 pages
ISBN: 9780486282084
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Details
First Published
1604
Language
en
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Dr. Faustus by Christopher Marlowe.