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Doctor Faustus Christopher Marlowe

Doctor Faustus By Christopher Marlowe

Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe


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Summary

A darkly disturbing new adaptation of Christopher Marlowe's mythic tale of mankind's greed for power. It gets a modern-day twist as three of the original acts are played out with two specially commissioned new ones.

Doctor Faustus Summary

Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe

Faustus's restless quest for knowledge and his insatiable desire for notoriety drive him to make a pact with the devil in return for the power to perform the black arts. The life-changing decision propels him into a heady, celebrity-obsessed world, as magician and illusionist to the rich and famous. Quenching sexual desires as his power grows, he must question whether the price was worth paying. This new adaptation combines Marlowe's original acts with a re-imagining by Colin Teevan. Firmly placing this classic story within a present context, the universal truths held in the 400-year-old cautionary tale resonate powerfully with the greed of today's consumer-led society.

Doctor Faustus Reviews

'There is a wonderful sense that evil lurks in every corner' Guardian 'A thing of beauty to watch' Independent 'Faithful and clever' The Herald Scotland 'Catches well the hellish claustrophobia of our restless urges' The Telegraph

About Christopher Marlowe

Christopher Marlowe was an English dramatist, poet and translator of the Elizabethan era and the foremost Elizabethan tragedian of his day. He greatly influenced William Shakespeare, who was born the same year as Marlowe and who rose to fame after Marlowe's mysterious early death. Marlowe's plays are known for their use of blank verse, and for their overreaching protagonists. Colin Teevan is a celebrated playwright, translator and screenwriter. His work has been produced by many leading theatres including the National, the Young Vic, the Soho Theatre and the National Theatre of Scotland.

Additional information

GOR012369635
9781849434133
1849434131
Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe
Used - Like New
Paperback
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
20130201
112
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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