The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus / From the Quarto of 1604

Written by Christopher Marlowe

Published by Public Domain

Genre: Tragedy

Audience: Readers interested in classic literature and moral dilemmas

Tone: Dark and Reflective

In Christopher Marlowe's 'The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus,' a disillusioned scholar makes a pact with the devil in his quest for ultimate knowledge, only to confront the dire consequences of his ambition and the eternal struggle between good and evil.