Doctor Faustus: A Norton Critical Edition

This Norton Critical Edition provides newly edited texts of the 1604 and 1616 versions of Doctor Faustus, along with editorial matter, sources, background materials, critical essays, and a chronology.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 04 August 2023
Publisher: WW Norton & Co

This Norton Critical Edition is a comprehensive and invaluable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of Christopher Marlowe's renowned play, "Doctor Faustus." It includes newly edited texts of the 1604 (A-Text) and the 1616 (B-Text) versions of the play, providing a direct insight into the original manuscript sources. Accompanied by insightful editorial matter by David Scott Kastan and Matthew Hunter, this edition offers valuable background materials on Marlowe, the composition and publication of "Doctor Faustus," early performances of the play, the Faust legend, and Renaissance magic.

To enhance the reader's experience, a new selection from James I and IV's "Of Daemonologie" has been included, offering further insights into the supernatural and magical aspects of the play. Furthermore, the edition includes eighteen critical essays, comprising five classic assessments and thirteen recent interpretations. These essays provide diverse perspectives and analyses, offering valuable insights into the themes, characters, and historical context of "Doctor Faustus."

In addition, the Critical Edition includes a chronology that provides a timeline of important events and a comprehensive updated selected bibliography that serves as a valuable resource for further research. Whether you are an academic, student, or simply a lover of literature, this Norton Critical Edition of "Doctor Faustus" is an essential tool for exploring the depth and complexity of this renowned play.

Weight: 326g
Dimension: 129 x 213 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781324043867
Edition number: Second Edition