The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus

The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus is Christopher Marlowe's best-known work and one of the most important plays in the English language. It is based on a classic German folk tale in which an unhappy scholar trades his soul to the Devil in exchange for worldly pleasures and unlimited knowledge. If the plot sounds familiar, it is because it has been adapted and reinterpreted countless times in popular culture from around the world. Marlowe was not the first to tell this tale, but his version is believed to be the first dramatization of it. In addition to the text of the play, this volume contains an extensive preface, notes section and glossary that help to highlight Marlowe's creative contributions and the enduring importance of this work.