A Discourse Of The Famous Dr. John Faustus: Conjurer And Necromancer

By Henry Morley and John Faustus

Book Overview

""A Discourse of the Famous Dr. John Faustus: Conjurer and Necromancer"" is a book written by Henry Morley. The book is a detailed account of the life and works of Dr. John Faustus, a famous conjurer and necromancer who lived in the late 16th century. The author has compiled various historical records and anecdotes about Faustus to create a comprehensive portrait of the man and his practices. The book explores Faustus' early life, his studies in theology and magic, and his eventual pact with the devil. Morley also delves into the various spells and incantations that Faustus was known to have used in his practice, as well as the various legends and rumors that surrounded his life and death. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of Renaissance magic and the occult, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of these subjects.THIS 120 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Mediaeval Tales, by Henry Morley. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766101622.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425334563
• ISBN13: 9781425334567
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 9.3"