Dr. Faustus by Christopher Marlowe (PDF)

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“The Tragical History of the Life and Death of Doctor Faustus”, more commonly referred to as “Dr. Faustus”, is Christopher Marlowe’s version of the famous legend of a doctor who sells his soul to the devil in exchange for knowledge and power. Based on the German legend of Johann Georg Faust, a magician of the German Renaissance who reportedly gained his mystical powers by selling his immortal soul to the devil, the Faustian legend has forever come to symbolize the inherent peril in dealing with unscrupulous characters and supernatural forces. Marlowe’s “Dr. Faustus” is based primarily upon an anonymous late 16th century work concerning the history of the real life Faust. The influence of the Faustian legend upon literature cannot be overstated. It has quite literally inspired dozens of versions ever since that first 16th century anonymous work, most notably of which is Goethe’s early 19th century version. Marlowe’s work, which is rivaled only by Goethe’s version of the legend, is presented here in this volume in both its 1604 and 1616 versions.

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⭐I really enjoyed reading this play! Even though it was short, it doesn’t mean it wasn’t good. Christopher Marlowe wrote this play sometime between 1589 and 1592 and died a year later in 1593.Died at the young age of 29 years old due to a fight I had to get used to the change in formalities and the different ways of speech. This specific book that holds the play helps the reader by knowing some of the more difficult phrases that need to be translated into a more modern statement. For example, when he says, “Yet level” means to take aim. He also says, “Almain rutters” on page 11 which means Troopers in modern Literature. It is very fascinating how similar these two different ages of saying have such common communication. Another of when he says, “fiery keel” on page 10 it is known to him as “a ship filled with explosives used to blow up a bridge.” I really liked how many characters were in the play. Even though some people may disagree I say that it brings more excitement and curiosity which makes you want to pay attention to what’s going on. This play, as I know, is not new whatsoever but it’s still a good lesson. Throughout the play, the character Mephisolphilis, who is a devil, warns Faustus at the beginning that he will regret making a deal with the devil. The devil himself did not want the life that he has. This shows that people who have made the mistakes that you’re about to make regret it. Unfortunately, that doesn’t mean that people still take their advice. Some people believe that they must experience it themselves. Thinking that it’ll have a better outcome. Of course, by the end of the book he is regretting his decision fully. He’s pleading to God to forgive him, but he has fallen too deep with Lucifer. He takes Fasutus’ soul, and he lives an eternity in Hell. I wasn’t really expecting that at all. I guess I thought that he would be saved because that’s usually what happens in these types of stories. They get in a really bad situation, and they find a way out in the last few chapters. So yes, I was taken by surprise. Throughout the play, Faustus has thoughts about why he is doing this, and many people are trying to steer him back into the way of the Lord. Every time that he is almost persuaded either Lucifer or Mephisolphilis tell him that he belongs to Lucifer. He signed a contract and unfortunately Mephisolphilis has to stay within the balance of the contract and not tell him otherwise that there’s another way other than going to hell to Lucifer. Each time that he has these thoughts he digs himself even deeper by wanting more because of the way these evil thoughts are poisoning his mind until there is no turning back. This specific book gives the play more description on each page because of how it has a text A and a text B. In both texts they break down confusing sentences, confusing words and that’s a really big help. You get used to the way Christopher Marlowe speaks due to the help of the book and how his speaking isn’t as different as we thought it would be to the modern English language. I believe this is a play worth reading, worth considering at least. It teaches you a hard lesson about life and, it’s entertaining once you get into it.

⭐Granted, this reading was required for class. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and I’ve never been the one to be interested in Plays. Christopher Marlowe is really talented and I will definitely read more of his work.

⭐I wanted a book size Dr. Fastus play in print large enough for me to read. The book came new condition and on time. I like the hard cover to the book rather than paper back. Charles. The Dr. Fastus book is now part of the collection.

⭐The copy I received was formatted correctly and has both A and B text versions of the play.

⭐It’s only short, but has lasted 500 years with honour. It must be worth the read. Deals with issues most refuse to consider today. Entertaining as a play. Is Shakespeare better? There are similarities (they were probably born within a year of one another). Knowledge and folly have increased, most would probably say Shakespeare has not been surpassed. Excellent.

⭐bizzare. i bought this as it’s one of my texts for a-level drama, but it’s formatted so badly as to be unreadable. don’t waste your money

⭐Good condition

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