“Fools that will laugh on earth, most weep in hell.”
Book:Doctor Faustus
Quote by Christopher Marlowe
Work
Doctor Faustus
Doctor Faustus is a dramatic narrative that explores the themes of ambition, morality, and the consequences of selling one's soul to the devil. 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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