Description: The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe Marlowes famous Elizabethan drama is a fusion of a tragedy and morality play and one that used high-quality blank verse for the first time in English theatre. After selling his soul to the devil for power and knowledge, Doctor Faustus vacillates between hubris and fear in masterful soliloquys that showcase the poets outstanding talent. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Born in Canterbury in 1564, the same year as his friend and literary colleague, William Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe shunned a life as a clergyman which university wits like himself were expected to follow, and moved to London to pursue the insecure craft of a playwright. Among his early plays were Tamburlaine the Great and The Famous Tragedy of the Rich Jew of Malta, all well-received by Elizabethan audiences and displaying an impressive poetic talent that was bold enough to use high-quality blank verse for the first time in English theatre. The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus was written around 1588/89. A fusion of a tragedy and morality play, the storyline draws its inspiration from fanciful accounts of a real sixteenth century German alchemist, called Faust who supposedly sold his soul to the devil using magic. Marlowes Doctor Faustus vacillates between the desire for power and knowledge and the fear of damnation in masterful soliloquys that showcase Marlowes outstanding skill as a poet. Christopher Marlowe was poised to give a great deal more to Elizabethan drama but that future was sadly foreshortened by a violent and sudden death at twenty-nine. Author Biography Dramatist, son of a shoemaker at Canterbury, where he was born, was educated at the Kings School there, and in 1581 went to Benets (now Corpus Christi) College, Cambridge, where he graduated B.A. 1583, and M.A. in 1587. Marlowe shunned a life as a clergyman which university wits like himself were expected to follow, and moved to London to pursue the insecure craft of a playwright. Among his early plays were Tamburlaine the Great and The Famous Tragedy of the Rich Jew of Malta, all well-received by Elizabethan audiences and displaying an impressive poetic talent that was bold enough to use high-quality blank verse for the first time in English theatre. He collaborated with friend and literary colleague, William Shakespeare, on Henry VI and Titus Andronicus and his influence on Shakespeare is seen in the latters restrained use of rhyme in Richard III. Traditional rhyme was eschewed by Marlowe in preference for blank verse, over which he acquired a constantly increasing mastery. Long Description Born in Canterbury in 1564, the same year as his friend and literary colleague, William Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe shunned a life as a clergyman which university wits like himself were expected to follow, and moved to London to pursue the insecure craft of a playwright. Among his early plays were Tamburlaine the Great and The Famous Tragedy of the Rich Jew of Malta, all well-received by Elizabethan audiences and displaying an impressive poetic talent that was bold enough to use high-quality blank verse for the first time in English theatre. The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus was written around 1588/89. A fusion of a tragedy and morality play, the storyline draws its inspiration from fanciful accounts of a real sixteenth century German alchemist, called Faust who supposedly sold his soul to the devil using magic. Marlowes Doctor Faustus vacillates between the desire for power and knowledge and the fear of damnation in masterful soliloquys that showcase Marlowes outstanding skill as a poet. Christopher Marlowe was poised to give a great deal more to Elizabethan drama but that future was sadly foreshortened by a violent and sudden death at twenty-nine. Details ISBN1911405497 Author Christopher Marlowe Pages 82 Publisher Aziloth Books Language English ISBN-10 1911405497 ISBN-13 9781911405498 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2017 Publication Date 2017-10-09 Short Title The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus UK Release Date 2017-10-09 Imprint Aziloth Books Place of Publication Rookhope Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2017-10-09 NZ Release Date 2017-10-09 Subtitle With introduction by William Modlen, M.A. Oxon.; edited, with notes, by The Rev. A. Dyce (Aziloth Books) DEWEY 822.3 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:117366818;
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Book Title: The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus: With introduction by William Modlen, M.A. Oxon.; edited, with notes, by The Rev. A. Dyce (Aziloth Books)
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Author: Christopher Marlowe
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Language: English
Topic: Plays, Poetry
Publisher: Aziloth Books
Publication Year: 2017
Number of Pages: 82 Pages
