{"product_id":"the-history-of-the-damnable-london-routledge-9781025716985","title":"The History of the Damnable Life and Deserved Death of Doctor John Faustus: 1592; Together With the Second Report of Faustus: Containing His Appearanc","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"The History of the Damnable Life and Deserved Death of Doctor John Faustus\" is a seminal work of Elizabethan literature that captures the dark and captivating legend of the scholar who bartered his soul for forbidden knowledge and magical prowess. This volume presents the primary source material for the English Faust legend, detailing Faustus's descent into necromancy, his infamous pact with the demon Mephistopheles, and his subsequent journey across the globe as he indulges in worldly pleasures and supernatural feats. It serves as the fundamental text that inspired Christopher Marlowe's celebrated tragedy and shaped the Western conception of the occult.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccompanying the primary narrative is the \"Second Report of Faustus,\" which expands upon the legacy of the ill-fated sorcerer through the deeds and appearances of his servant, Wagner. Together, these chronicles provide a comprehensive look at the folk traditions and moral anxieties of the late 16th century. Exploring the boundaries between science, religion, and the diabolical, this work remains an essential piece of literary history for those interested in the evolution of the Faustian bargain and the chilling consequences of absolute ambition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e London Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1025716981\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781025716985\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/14\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 348\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.07lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.72d","brand":"London Routledge","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48874615472383,"sku":"9781025716985","price":23.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-history-of-the-damnable-london-routledge-9781025716985","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}