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Driven by an insatiable thirst for power, Doctor Faustus chooses to make the ultimate sacrifice to become an all-knowing practitioner of traditional and supernatural arts. He enters an agreement with Lucifer, trading his soul for unbridled access to a catalog of mystical spells. Doctor Faustus signs a contract ensuring 24 years of service from the demon Mephastophilis. In exchange, Lucifer will own his soul for all of eternity. Faustus immediately takes advantage of his divine skills, using them to impress various men of distinction. During his meteoric rise, Faustus experiences moments of regret, but they're quickly quelled under Mephastophilis' influence. As he approaches death, Faustus is overwhelmed by fear and futile attempts to escape the inevitable.In The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus, Marlowe uses supernatural themes to explore the dire trappings of human nature. With influences from Christian doctrine, the story implicates the true wages of sin stemming from greed, gluttony and pride. The author illustrates how the greatest tragedy is the one of your own making.With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus is both modern and readable.Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.

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A successful man, disenchanted with life, offers his soul in exchange for celestial knowledge and power. The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus , by Christopher Marlowe details the corruption and eventual damnation of a scholar-turned-magician. As the man's talents grow, vanity and desire take precedence over his need for spiritual redemption.

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A successful man, disenchanted with life, offers his soul in exchange for celestial knowledge and power. The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus , by Christopher Marlowe details the corruption and eventual damnation of a scholar-turned-magician. As the man's talents grow, vanity and desire take precedence over his need for spiritual redemption.

Author Biography

Christopher Marlowe (1564-1593) was an English playwright and prominent figure in Elizabethan literature. During his brief career, which lasted six years, he produced seven plays including Dido, Queen of Carthage, The Jew of Malta and The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus. Marlowe's works showcased morality and individualism as well as political and social commentary often deemed controversial. Despite criticism, his plays were highly successful and would go on to inspire many, including the world's greatest dramatist--William Shakespeare.

Details ISBN1513267531 Author Mint Editions Pages 62 Series Mint Editions Language English ISBN-10 1513267531 ISBN-13 9781513267531 Format Paperback DEWEY 822.3 Year 2021 Place of Publication Portland Country of Publication United States Publication Date 2021-02-18 NZ Release Date 2021-02-18 US Release Date 2021-02-18 UK Release Date 2021-02-18 Audience General AU Release Date 2021-04-12 Alternative 9798888974940 Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified Publisher Mint Editions Imprint Mint Editions We've got this

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