Faust vs The Tragical History of the Life and Death of Doctor Faustus: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Devil, Magicians, English drama, Poetry, Drama, Fiction

Cover of Faust

Faust Johann Wolfgang von Goethe · 1800 ★★★★☆ 3.9 316 pages · ≈ 5 h 51 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

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Cover of The Tragical History of the Life and Death of Doctor Faustus

The Tragical History of the Life and Death of Doctor Faustus Christopher Marlowe · 1609 ★★★★☆ 3.8 91 pages · ≈ 1 h 41 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.9 vs 3.8 — either is a safe pick by score.
The Tragical History of the Life and Death of Doctor Faustus is the quicker read — about 1 hours vs 5 for Faust.

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