Quotes from workThe Tragical History of Doctor Faustus
The Tragical History of the Life and Death of Doctor Faustus, commonly referred to simply as Doctor Faustus, is an Elizabethan tragedy by Christopher Marlowe, based on German stories about the title character Faust. It was written sometime between 1589 and 1592, and might have been performed between 1592 and Marlowe's death in 1593. Two different versions of the play were published in the Jacobean era, several years later.The powerful effect of early productions of the play is indicated by the legends that quickly accrued around them—that actual devils once appeared on the stage during a performance, "to the great amazement of both the actors and spectators", a sight that was said to have driven some spectators mad.
Christopher Marlowe The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus
Mephistopheles, Act II, scene i, line 118
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“He that loves pleasure, must for pleasure fall.”
Christopher Marlowe The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus
Evil Angel, Act V, scene iv
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“Pray for me! and what noise soever ye hear, come not unto me, for nothing can rescue me.”
Christopher Marlowe The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus
Faustus, Act V, scene ii, lines 57–58
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“Che serà, serà:
What will be, shall be.”
Christopher Marlowe The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus
Faustus, Act I, scene i, lines 47–58
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Christopher Marlowe The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus
Mephistopheles, Act II, scene i, line 120. In the first line, Marlowe references Isaiah in Isaiah 24:19 and 34:4; in the second line, he references Daniel in Daniel 12:10.
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