The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus

Christopher Marlowe's 'The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus' is a volatile exploration of ambition, desire, and the human condition, wrapped in the rich literary fabric of the Elizabethan period. Written in blank verse, this tragic play delves into the life of Faustus, a scholar who, dissatisfied with the limits of human knowledge, makes a fateful pact with the devil, trading his soul for twenty-four years of magical powers. Marlowe's use of soliloquies and rhetorical flourishes imbues the text with a heavy sense of foreboding, as it poses fundamental questions about morality, knowledge, and... Daha sonra