For any child or teen who enjoys Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe was his contemporary and tackled similar subjects to Shakespeare. Dr. Faustus makes a deal with the devil to gain knowledge, power, wealth, youth, and everything else his heart desires. Deals with the devil do not tend to be a good idea, however, and you can guess what happens to Faustus.
Monday, May 21, 2007
Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe
For any child or teen who enjoys Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe was his contemporary and tackled similar subjects to Shakespeare. Dr. Faustus makes a deal with the devil to gain knowledge, power, wealth, youth, and everything else his heart desires. Deals with the devil do not tend to be a good idea, however, and you can guess what happens to Faustus.
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