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Scholar's dark pact for knowledge and power.
"Doctor Faustus" isn't just a play; it's a timeless story about the human appetite for boundless knowledge and the subsequent costs of overreaching ambition. Chris Marlowe weaves a tragic yet fascinating tale showing how even the wisest can fall prey to their own desires. It echoes with relevance in today's world where the pursuit of more—be it power, knowledge or material wealth—often leads to existential dilemmas. This introspective journey makes "Doctor Faustus" a captivating read for anyone intrigued by the complexities of human nature and the eternal conflict between good and evil.
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ISBN: 9780582817807
Authors:
Christopher Marlowe
Publisher: Pearson Longman
Date of Publication: 2003-07-15
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.8
(rated by 70032 readers)
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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 the title character Faust, that was first performed sometime between 1588 and Marlowe's death in 1593. Two different versions of the play were published in the Jacobean era, several years later. The powerful effect of early productions of the play is indicated by the legends that quickly accrued around them—that actual devils once appeared on the stage during a performance, "to the great amazement of both the actors and spectators", a sight that was said to have driven some spectators mad.
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Scholar's dark pact for knowledge and power.
"Doctor Faustus" isn't just a play; it's a timeless story about the human appetite for boundless knowledge and the subsequent costs of overreaching ambition. Chris Marlowe weaves a tragic yet fascinating tale showing how even the wisest can fall prey to their own desires. It echoes with relevance in today's world where the pursuit of more—be it power, knowledge or material wealth—often leads to existential dilemmas. This introspective journey makes "Doctor Faustus" a captivating read for anyone intrigued by the complexities of human nature and the eternal conflict between good and evil.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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