The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus - Christopher Marlowe

Some stories stay with you long after the last page. The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus - Christopher Marlowe is one of them – a paperback that rewards an unhurried read. Runs to about 84 pages, so it's a book you'll want to pass on to a friend when you're done.

What it's about

The Tragical History of the Life and Death of Doctor Faustus, commonly referred to simply as Doctor Faustus, is an Elizabethan tragedy by Christopher Marlowe, based on German stories about a scholar who sells his soul to the devil in exchange for magical power. Written in the late 16th century and first performed around 1594, the play follows Faustus’s rise as a magician through his pact with Lucifer—facilitated by the demon Mephistopheles—and his ultimate downfall as he fails to repent before his damnation. Faustus and Mephistopheles remain iconic figures in Western literature.

Book details

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• Pages: 84
• Publisher: Prints Publications and Advit Toys
• Category: Prints Publications and Advit Toys

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