The Tragedy of Doctor Faustus

The Tragedy of Doctor Faustus

by Christopher Marlowe

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A play written by Marlowe in England in 1588. In order to pursue infinite knowledge and conquer nature, Dr. Faustus resolutely rebelled against God and exchanged his soul for the right to serve the devil for twenty-four years. After the expiration of the term, he was kidnapped by the devil and sent to hell. "The Tragedy of Doctor Faustus" is one of Marlowe's most outstanding works. It is based on a book of German folk tales newly translated into the UK. It tells the story of Faust selling his soul to the devil. The devil will be driven by him for twenty-four years, at which time his soul will be kidnapped by the devil and taken to hell.

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