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2021
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The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus Christopher Marlowe - The Tragical History of the Life and Death of Doctor Faustus, commonly referred to simply as Doctor Faustus, is an Elizabethan tragedy by Christopher Marlowe, based on German stories about the title character Faust, that was first performed sometime between 1588 and Marlowe's death in 1593. Two different versions of the play were published in the Jacobean era, several years later. The powerful effect of early productions of the p...
2019
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Not marching now in fields of Thrasymene, Where Mars did mate the Carthaginians; Nor sporting in the dalliance of love, In courts of kings where state is overturn'd; Nor in the pomp of proud audacious deeds, Intends our Muse to vaunt her heavenly verse: Only this, gentlemen,-we must perform The form of Faustus' fortunes, good or bad: To patient judgments we appeal our plaud, And speak for Faustus in his infancy. Now is he born, his parents base of stock, In Germany, within a town call'd Rh...
2009
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The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe: Delve into the realm of morality, ambition, and the supernatural with Christopher Marlowe's "The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus." This iconic play follows the scholar Faustus as he makes a pact with the devil in exchange for power and knowledge. Marlowe's exploration of human desires and the consequences of hubris remains a literary masterpiece.Why This Book...
Edward II
Enriched edition. Power, Loyalty, and Betrayal in Medieval England: A Historical Drama of Ambition and Consequences
2021
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Christopher Marlowe's "Edward II" is a compelling historical drama that delves into the tumultuous reign of the eponymous king, exploring themes of political power, personal passion, and social upheaval. Written in the early 1590s, the play employs a blank verse style characterized by its rhythmic beauty and emotional depth. Marlowe's mastery of character and dialogue allows the complexities of Edward's relationships'—with his wife Isabella and his male favorite Gaveston'—to unfold against...
2021
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“Hell hath no limits, nor is circumscribed In one self place, for where we are is hell, And where hell is must we ever be.”Having already mastered Logic, Medicine, Law, and Divinity, Doctor Faustus turns his hand to the dark art of Necromancy. When he successfully summons the demon Mephistopheles, Faustus makes a pact with Lucifer himself for 24 years of magical abilities in exchange for his soul. Ambitious and with unearthly knowledge at his fingertips, what will Faustus do with t...
2018
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Edward, preoccupied by the banishment of his lover, Gaveston, barely acknowledges the nascent crises that threaten his realm. Chief among his critics is the morally righteous Mortimer, horrified by the king's criminal lapse of duty and yet able to countenance the further crime of taking arms against his king. As their enmity develops, and Mortimer's political grip tightens, he takes Queen Isabella as a lover, and plots the death of Edward, even after his abdication.
2010
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This collection was designed for optimal navigation on eReaders and other electronic devices. It is indexed alphabetically, chronologically and by category, making it easier to access individual books. This collection offers lower price, the convenience of a one-time download, and it reduces the clutter in your digital library. All books included in this collection feature a hyperlinked table of contents and footnotes. The collection is complimented by an author biography.This Collection I...
2019
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10 Complete Works of Christopher MarloweDr. FaustusEdward the SecondHero and LeanderMassacre at ParisTamburlaine the Great, Part 1Tamburlaine the Great, Part 2The Jew of MaltaThe Tragedy of Dido Queene of CarthageThe Tragical History of Dr. FaustusThe Works of Christopher Marlowe, Vol. 3
2018
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Christopher Marlowe was one of the most famous playwrights in all of literature. Marlowe's tragic plays, noted for their blank verse and unique protagonists, were a great influence on the legendary William Shakespeare. Some of Marlowe's classics include Doctor Faustus, Edward II, and Tamburlaine the Great.Doctor Faustus is a tragic play based off the classic German stories on the character Faust. A table of contents is included.
2009
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2012
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Described by Tennyson as the 'Morning Star' of Elizabethan drama, Christopher Marlowe is considered one of the greatest playwrights in the English language. This book gathers together all the crucial information needed for a study into the life of Marlowe, including a detailed timeline, a biographical profile, an extensive list of all Marlowe's personal associates, and a collection of all the key primary documents relating to Marlowe's dramatic life and death (e.g., The Privy Council Note ...
2003
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Marlowe's seven plays dramatise the fatal lure of potent forces, whether religious, occult or erotic. In the victories of Tamburlaine, Faustus's encounters with the demonic, the irreverence of Barabas in THE JEW OF MALTA, and the humiliation of Edward II in his fall from power and influence, Marlowe explores the shifting balance between power and helplessness, the sacred and its desecration.