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by Christopher Marlowe (Author)
Dr. Faustus is a play written by Christopher Marlowe in the late 16th century. The play follows the story of a scholar named Faustus who becomes dissatisfied with his life and turns to magic in order to gain power and knowledge. He makes a pact with the devil, Mephistopheles, and in exchange for his soul, is granted 24 years of unlimited power and knowledge.As Faustus begins to explore his new abilities, he begins to realize the true cost of his deal with the devil. He becomes increasingly isolated and tormented by his own conscience, and ultimately comes to regret his decision. The play is a powerful exploration of the human desire for knowledge and power, and the consequences that come with pursuing those desires at any cost.Throughout the play, Marlowe employs a range of literary techniques, including symbolism, allegory, and irony. The play is also notable for its use of blank verse, a form of poetry that was popular in Elizabethan England.Overall, Dr. Faustus is a classic work of English literature that continues to be studied and performed today. It is a haunting and thought-provoking exploration of the human condition, and a testament to Marlowe's skill as a playwright.FAUSTUS. How am I glutted with conceit of this! Shall I make spirits fetch me what I please, Resolve me of all ambiguities, Perform what desperate enterprise I will? I'll have them fly to India for gold, Ransack the ocean for orient pearl.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
