Twentieth Century Interpretations of Doctor Faustus: A Collection of Critical Essays, Volume 10Willard Farnham "Each volume of TWENTITH CENTURY INTERPREATIONS presents the best of modern commentary on a great work of literature, and an original introduction to that work by an outstanding authority. Analyzing themes, style, genre, structural elements, artistic influences, and historical background, the essays define the place of the work in its tradition and make clear its significance for readers of today." -Publisher. |
Contents
Introduction by Willard Farnham | 1 |
Marlowes Faustus by M C Bradbrook | 17 |
Faustus as Allegory by James Smith | 23 |
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