The History of Dr. John Faustus: Showing How He Told Himself to the Devil, to Have Power to Do What He Pleased for Twenty-Four Years (1787)

The History of Dr. John Faustus is a book published by Derby Publisher in 1787. The book tells the story of Dr. John Faustus, a scholar who makes a pact with the devil to gain power and knowledge. Faustus is granted twenty-four years of unlimited power to do whatever he pleases, but in exchange, he must surrender his soul to the devil at the end of the twenty-four years. The book follows Faustus's journey as he uses his newfound power to indulge in all manner of pleasures and engage in various misdeeds, but ultimately realizes the cost of his bargain as the deadline for his soul's surrender approaches. The History of Dr. John Faustus is a classic tale of temptation, power, and the consequences of one's actions, and has been adapted into numerous plays, films, and other works of literature over the years.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.