The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus
The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus is Christopher Marlowe's play about a Wittenberg scholar who has exhausted the known branches of learning and turns to magic, selling his soul to Lucifer in exchange for twenty-four years of knowledge and power with the devil Mephistophilis as his servant. Faustus uses the bargain to play tricks on the pope, conjure Alexander the Great for an emperor and summon Helen of Troy, and he cannot bring himself to repent before the clock strikes. Written around 1592 and printed in two differing versions after Marlowe's death, the play contains some of the finest verse of the Elizabethan stage alongside knockabout comedy that may not be his. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first act is free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus
The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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Is The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus in the public domain?
Yes. The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus?
About 59 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus?
The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe is filed under "Drama" in the Vinteuil library.
