Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe

Doctor Faustus

Christopher Marlowe

241 pages first pub 1589 (editions)

fiction classics play dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

The classic Elizabethan play, with new material From the Elizabethan period's second-biggest dramatist comes the story of Faustus, a brilliant scholar who sells his soul to the devil in exchange for limitless knowledge and powerful black magic.

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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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