Dr Faustus: the A- and B- Texts (1604, 1616)

Eric Rasmussen

ISBN 10: 0719081998 / ISBN 13: 9780719081996

Published by Manchester University Press, GB, 2014

About this Item

Dr. Faustus is one of the jewels of early modern English drama, and is still widely performed today. Interestingly, the play has come down to the contemporary audience in two distinct versions that have become known as the 'A' and the 'B' texts. David Bevington and Eric Rasmussen, who edited the original Revels edition over twenty years ago (and are two of the most eminent editors currently working), have hit upon the fascinating idea of presenting both texts on facing pages. This allows readers to compare the two 'versions', the 'A' text which is the one closest to Marlowe, and the longer 'B' text with additions by Samuel Rowley; in this unique edition, the reader is made aware of the changing tastes of audiences, the stage history of the play, and of just how intricate 'editing' a play can be.With a concise and illuminating introduction, and relevant notes and images, this Revels Student Edition of the 'A' and 'B' texts of Dr. Faustus will prove to be an enthralling document, and an excellent edition for student and theatre-goer alike.

Seller Inventory # LU-9780719081996

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Dr Faustus: the A- and B- Texts (1604, 1616)
• Publisher: Manchester University Press, GB
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0719081998
• ISBN 13: 9780719081996
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 204 grams

About this title

Synopsis

Dr. Faustus is one of the jewels of early modern English drama, and is still widely performed today. Interestingly, the play has come down to the contemporary audience in two distinct versions that have become known as the 'A' and the 'B' texts. David Bevington and Eric Rasmussen, who edited the original Revels edition over twenty years ago (and are two of the most eminent editors currently working), have hit upon the fascinating idea of presenting both texts on facing pages. This allows readers to compare the two ‘versions’, the ‘A’ text which is the one closest to Marlowe, and the longer ‘B’ text with additions by Samuel Rowley; in this unique edition, the reader is made aware of the changing tastes of audiences, the stage history of the play, and of just how intricate ‘editing’ a play can be.

With a concise and illuminating introduction, and relevant notes and images, this Revels Student Edition of the 'A' and 'B' texts of Dr. Faustus will prove to be an enthralling document, and an excellent edition for student and theatre-goer alike.

About the Authors

Eric Rasmussen is Professor of English at the University of Nevada, Reno

David Bevington is Phyllis Fay Horton Professor in the Humanities at the University of Chicago