The Life and Death of Doctor Faustus Made into a Farce by Mountfort and Marlowe
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"The Life and Death of Doctor Faustus Made into a Farce by Mountfort and Marlowe" is a comedic theatrical adaptation written by William Mountfort, likely during the late 17th century. This work falls under the genre of farce, a popular comedic form during the Restoration period, which often included exaggerated characters and absurd scenarios. The play offers a satirical take on the tragic tale of Doctor Faustus, exploring themes of ambition, knowledge,
and consequence through humor rather than the original's dramatic gravitas. In this farcical retelling, Mountfort reimagines Christopher Marlowe's classic tragedy by incorporating elements of slapstick and characters from the Italian commedia dell'arte, specifically Harlequin and Scaramouche. The plot revolves around Doctor Faustus's pact with the devil, but with a humorous twist that sees his exploits take on absurd and ridiculous forms. Rather than focusing on Faustus's tragic downfall, the farce highlights comedic misunderstandings and eccentric interactions with other characters, including a humorous horse-dealer and bumbling servants. Ultimately, Faustus's adventures lead to a blend of chaotic situations, allowing the audience to enjoy a lighthearted, yet insightful commentary on the original narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Mountfort, William, 1664?-1692 |
|---|---|
| Author | Marlowe, Christopher, 1564-1593 |
| Editor | Kaufman, Anthony |
| LoC No. | 75303585 |
| Title | The Life and Death of Doctor Faustus Made into a Farce |
| Series Title | Augustan Reprint Society, publication number 157 |
| Note | Based on C. Marlowe's Doctor Faustus. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Katie Hernandez, Joseph Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Faust, -approximately 1540 -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 37422 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-37422-2 |
| Release Date | Sep 14, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 306 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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