Old English Plays: Doctor Faustus, by C. Marlowe. Lust's Dominion. Mother Bombie; Midas, by John Lyly
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This anthology, "Old English Plays," edited by Charles Wentworth Dilke, presents a selection of dramatic works from the English Renaissance. The collection includes Christopher Marlowe's renowned tragedy, "Doctor Faustus," alongside lesser-known but historically significant plays such as "Lust's Dominion," "Mother Bombie," and "Midas" by John Lyly.
Marlowe's "Doctor Faustus" explores themes of ambition, knowledge, and the consequences of making a deal with the devil, remaining a cornerstone of English literature. Lyly's comedies, "Mother Bombie" and "Midas," showcase the wit and elaborate style characteristic of Elizabethan court drama. "Lust's Dominion" provides a glimpse into the darker aspects of the period's theatrical landscape. This collection offers a valuable resource for students and scholars interested in the development of English drama and the cultural context of the late 16th and early 17th centuries.
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