Dr Faustus: the A- and B- Texts (1604, 1616) - A Parallel-Text Edition (Paperback, A Parallel-Text Edition)

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. -- .

General

Imprint:	Manchester University Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Revels Student Editions
Release date:	May 2014
First published:	November 2013
Editors:	Eric Rasmussen • Stephen Bevington
Dimensions:	198 x 128 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	191
Edition:	A Parallel-Text Edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-7190-8199-6
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literature: texts > Drama texts, plays > General Promotions
LSN:	0-7190-8199-8
Barcode:	9780719081996

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