A classic Elizabethan tragedy, Doctor Faustus tells the story of a brilliant scholar who sells his soul to the devil in exchange for knowledge and power. This New Mermaids Methuen Drama paperback edition offers a modern, annotated text designed for students and theatre lovers, with scholarly notes that illuminate Marlowes themes, language, and historical context.
Key topics discussed:
Faustuss pact with Mephistopheles and the pursuit of forbidden knowledge
Themes of ambition, morality, temptation, and damnation
Elizabethan drama, verse, and theatrical tradition
Critical commentary and annotations from the New Mermaids series
Contextual insights for study and performance
