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Works of Christopher Marlowe: Tragical History Of Doctor Faustus: Act III
From: Monarch Notes
Date: 19630101
Author:Marlowe, Christopher
Marlowe, Christopher
Monarch Notes
01-01-1963
Tragical History Of Doctor Faustus: Act III
Act III: Prologue
The Prologue provides a body of narrative material concerning what
Faustus does with his magical powers. To prove "the secrets of astronomy,"
Faustus has flown through the heavens, and "to prove cosmography" he has
surveyed the coasts and kingdoms of the earth. Finally, Faustus comes to Rome
to see the Pope and to take part in "Peter's feast."
Comment:
Dramatically, the Prologue provides narrative material which it would
have been difficult for Marlowe to present on stage. An ...
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