The Tragical History of Dr. Faustus by Christopher Marlowe

The Tragical History of Dr. Faustus

Broadview Editions

Christopher Marlowe

76 pages first pub 1589 (editions)

fiction classics play dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

Community Reviews Summary of 4,210 reviews

Moods

dark 84%
challenging 38%
reflective 37%
mysterious 34%
tense 32%
funny 26%
adventurous 16%
sad 12%
emotional 9%
informative 6%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 43%
fast 41%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 65% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 35% | No: 27% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 96% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.62

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