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“The stars move still, time runs, the clock will strike, The devil will come, and Faustus must be damned.”

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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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