This fully edited, modernized text work is accompanied by commentary and an introduction written by Paul Menzer, guiding you through the fog of facts and myths that have accompanied the work through the ages. In addition to the complete text of the work, this New Mermaids edition includes:

• A detailed summary of the plot and notes throughout the text
• A annotated bibliography and suggestions for further reading
• A comprehensive introduction exploring the historical and literary context, as well as the history of performances, including Orson Welles' role in 1937 as Doctor Faustus and recent performances at the Globe and RSC

One of the most spectacular and popular works of the Elizabethan stage, Christopher Marlowe's Doctor Faustus with its fantastic blend of high theology and low comedy has captivated generations of readers and audiences in the centuries that followed.