Faustus And The Promises Of The New Science, C. 1580-1730: From The Chapbooks To Harlequin Faustus

Having identified the literary origins of the Faustus legend in the "German Faust Book" (1587) and its English translation (1592), this book argues that these works transformed a simple rogue's tale into an incisive study of morality and beliefs.

• | By (Author): Christa Knellwolf King
• | Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• | Publication Date: Nov 28, 2008
• | Country of Publication: United Kingdom
• | Number of Pages: 216 pages
• | Language: Not Available
• | Binding: Hardback
• | ISBN-10: 0754661334
• | ISBN-13: 9780754661337