Christopher Marlowe's play The Tragical History of D. Faustus tells the story of a successful German scholar who turns to black magic and makes a pact with the devil in exchange for unlimited knowledge and power. Considered one of the greatest works of Elizabethan drama, this play raises profound questions about the human condition and the nature of evil. This edition includes notes and commentary to help readers navigate the complex symbolism and metaphysical themes of the play. This 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 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. 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.