Doctor Faustus
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Marlowe’s Doctor Faustus has moments of genius but thoroughly derails itself in the middle, primarily because Faustus doesn’t really do anything of note with his powers.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 11, 2019
The production’s central problem remains Mr. Noth’s inability to invest his Doctor Faustus with palpable inner life.
From New York Times ● Jun. 18, 2015
Doctor Faustus New adaptation of Christopher Marlowe’s 16th century satire about a man who sells his soul to the devil; may not be suitable for younger viewers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2014
Next year will also bring a staging of Shakespeare's Hamlet starring Peter Sarsgaard and a production of Marlowe's Doctor Faustus starring Chris Noth of Sex in the City fame.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2014
I often thought of these lines of his, from Doctor Faustus:
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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