Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe (Book Analysis)

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Publication Year:
2019

ISBN-13: 9782808016803

<b>Unlock the more straightforward side of <i>Doctor Faustus</i> with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!</b><br><br>This engaging summary presents an analysis of <i>Doctor Faustus</i> by Christopher Marlowe. The play’s title character is a scholar with a seemingly unquenchable thirst for knowledge, which leads him to make a pact with the devil, brokered by the cunning Mephistopheles. The pact means that he will have 24 years of unlimited power and access to necromancy, but once this time is up, he will die and be condemned to Hell for all eternity. <i>Doctor Faustus</i> is among Marlowe’s most famous works; he is also known for his plays <i>Tamburlaine </i>and <i>Edward II</i>, and his poem <i>Hero and Leander</i>. He was one of the most important playwrights of the early modern era, and had an important influence on William Shakespeare.<br><br>Find out everything you need to know about <i>Doctor Faustus</i> in a fraction of the time!<br><br><b><i>This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:<br></i></b>•A complete plot summary<br>•Character studies<br>•Key themes and symbols<br>•Questions for further reflection<br><i><br>Why choose BrightSummaries.com?</i><br>Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.<br><br><b>See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!</b><br>