Description
The play, Dr Faustus, is about a scholar who makes a deal with the Devil. The scholar will get whatever he wants, but in return, the Devil will have to serve him. The play is set in the 16th century and has been edited to include a detailed introductory section that puts the play in its historical context, in-depth textual notes, extracts from key critical works, and exam-style questions.
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Weary of academic study, an eminent scholar turns to magic and makes a deal with the Devil. Mephistopheles will serve him and give him whatever he wants, but after twenty-four years Faustus must keep his side of the bargain. This edition contains a detailed introductory section that puts the play in its historical context, in-depth textual notes, extracts from key critical works and exam-style questions.