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The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781026043677
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 132
Weight: 0.80
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus is a seminal work of Elizabethan drama that explores the profound tension between human ambition and moral consequence. Written by Christopher Marlowe, this masterwork tells the story of the brilliant but dissatisfied scholar, Doctor Faustus, who seeks to transcend the limitations of traditional knowledge through the study of necromancy. In a desperate bid for ultimate power and worldly pleasure, Faustus enters into a chilling pact with the devil, bartering his soul for twenty-four years of service from the demon Mephistopheles.
As the play unfolds, Faustus travels the world, performing wonders and indulging in his desires, yet he is increasingly haunted by the weight of his decision. Marlowe's tragedy serves as a powerful meditation on the Renaissance spirit of inquiry, the nature of sin, and the struggle for redemption in the face of eternal damnation. Celebrated for its poetic brilliance and psychological depth, The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus remains an essential piece of the Western literary canon, offering a timeless exploration of the dangers of unchecked ego and the ultimate price of forbidden knowledge.
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