Doctor Faustus vs The Tragical History of the Life and Death of Doctor Faustus: Which Should You Read?
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Doctor Faustus
"Doctor Faustus is a classic; its imaginative boldness and vertiginous ironies have fascinated readers and playgoers alike. But the fact that this play exists in two early versions, printed in 1604 and 1616, has posed…
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The Tragical History of the Life and Death of Doctor Faustus
Marlowe's play has two different recognized texts, with most editions based on the B text. Due to recent arguments for the authenticity of A, this edition is based on the A text. It includes a discussion of…
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Doctor Faustus has the widest readership — 73963 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| Doctor Faustus | The Tragical History of the Life and Death of Doctor Faustus | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.8 (73963) | 3.8 (73958) |
| Hardcover | 3.8 (6) | 3.8 (6) |
| Apple Books | 4.0 (14) | — |
Reception
| Doctor Faustus | The Tragical History of the Life and Death of Doctor Faustus | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 73963 | 73958 |
| Editions | 89 | 92 |
| Citations | 44 | — |
| Film adaptations | 1 | 1 |
| Want to read | 2285 | 47142 |
| Reading it now | — | 1067 |
| Written reviews | 122 | 3150 |
| Wikipedia attention | 293 | 17387 |
| Pages | 90 | 91 |