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The author presents his version of the tragedy of Dr. Faustus, a philosopher who's life's work has been the pursuit of the "secret engine of the world.

Presents the complete text to the seventeenth-century versions of Christopher Marlowe's classic play and includes explanatory notes, twenty-five critical essays, and chronology.

Presents the first part of Geothe's classic play in which Mephistopheles and God make a bet that Faust cannot be tempted, but Faust is more than happy to exchange his soul after he dies for the myriad of pleasures the devil can provide him while he is alive.

Presents the script of the sixteenth-century drama about a scholar who sells his soul to the devil in exchange for knowledge and power; and includes an introduction, a history of the play on stage, and a bibliography.

Presents the script of the sixteenth-century drama about scholar who sells his soul to the devil in exchange for knowledge and power, with an introduction to the play, its stage history, textual problems, and historical and cultural context.

Dr. Faustus, an aging scholar, agrees to sell his soul to the devil in exchange for youth, knowledge, and a stunning mistress, but Mephistopheles has to step in and clinch the deal when Faustus shows signs of regretting his decision.

A collection of the plays of Christopher Marlowe including "Doctor Faustus.

After making a bargain with the devil, Faust is promised a single moment of utter contentment in exchange for his soul, and after he regains his youth Faust travels in search of all forms of earthly pleasures.