Book Details
Format
Hardcover
Pages
144
Language
English
Published
Nov 30, 2018
Publisher
The Malone Society
ISBN-10
1526126923
ISBN-13
9781526126924
Description
This captivating edition of Christopher Marlowe’s play Dr Faustus transports readers back to 1604, offering a glimpse into the intense world of ambition and desire. With masterfully crafted prose, it explores the profound themes of knowledge, power, and the human soul's longing for something beyond the ordinary.
The characters leap off the page, particularly Faustus himself, whose insatiable thirst for knowledge leads him down a dark and perilous path. Readers will find themselves immersed in his internal struggle, grappling with the eternal question of how far one should go in pursuit of greatness.
Accompanied by insightful notes and commentary from Paul Dean and Chiaki Hanabusa, this edition not only brings Marlowe's timeless tale to life but also invites reflection on the moral complexities that resonate even in today's world.
The characters leap off the page, particularly Faustus himself, whose insatiable thirst for knowledge leads him down a dark and perilous path. Readers will find themselves immersed in his internal struggle, grappling with the eternal question of how far one should go in pursuit of greatness.
Accompanied by insightful notes and commentary from Paul Dean and Chiaki Hanabusa, this edition not only brings Marlowe's timeless tale to life but also invites reflection on the moral complexities that resonate even in today's world.