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Dr Faustus: the A- and B- Texts (1604, 1616): A Parallel-Text Edition


Dr Faustus: the A- and B- Texts (1604, 1616): A Parallel-Text Edition

Paperback by Rasmussen, Eric; Bevington, Stephen

Dr Faustus: the A- and B- Texts (1604, 1616): A Parallel-Text Edition

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ISBN:
9780719081996
Publication Date:
31 May 2014
Language:
English
Publisher:
Manchester University Press
Pages:
200 pages
Format:
Paperback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 22 - 23 May 2024
Dr Faustus: the A- and B- Texts (1604, 1616): A Parallel-Text Edition

Description

Dr. Faustus is one of the jewels of early modern English drama, and is still widely performed today. Interestingly, the play has come down to the contemporary audience in two distinct versions that have become known as the 'A' and the 'B' texts. David Bevington and Eric Rasmussen, who edited the original Revels edition over twenty years ago (and are two of the most eminent editors currently working), have hit upon the fascinating idea of presenting both texts on facing pages. This allows readers to compare the two 'versions', the 'A' text which is the one closest to Marlowe, and the longer 'B' text with additions by Samuel Rowley; in this unique edition, the reader is made aware of the changing tastes of audiences, the stage history of the play, and of just how intricate 'editing' a play can be. With a concise and illuminating introduction, and relevant notes and images, this Revels Student Edition of the 'A' and 'B' texts of Dr. Faustus will prove to be an enthralling document, and an excellent edition for student and theatre-goer alike.

Contents

Introduction The texts

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