“FAUSTUS. [Stabbing his arm.] Lo, Mephistophilis, for love of thee, I cut mine arm, and with my proper blood Assure my soul to be great Lucifer's, Chief lord and regent of perpetual night!”
Book:Dr. Faustus
Quote by Christopher Marlowe
Work
Dr. Faustus
The play follows the protagonist Faustus, a scholar who sells his soul to the devil in exchange for knowledge and power. It explores themes of ambition, moral decay, and the consequences of one's actions. more
Author
Christopher Marlowe
Christopher Marlowe was an English dramatist, poet, and translator of the Elizabethan era. He is known for his work in the development of English drama, particularly his use of blank verse and his portrayal of antiheroes. Marlowe's plays, including 'Doctor Faustus' and 'Tamburlaine the Great', are considered foundational in the English Renaissance. more
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