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There is no agreement concerning the nature of the text and the date of composition... and the centrality of the Faust legend in the history of the Western world precludes any definitive agreement on the interpretation of the play. This recording uses the 1616 quarto, published by John Wright, which contains significant alterations from and additions to the quarto of 1604. The text of the first quarto was used for a previous Librivox recording. (Summary by Wikipedia and Algy Pug) CastChorus: Noel BadrianFaustus: David GoldfarbMephistophilis: Adam WhybrayWagner/Lucifer: Chuck WilliamsonValdes: Kevin JohnsonCornelius/Bruno/Vintner/Martino: WupperhippoGood Angel: April GonzalesEvil Angel/Sloth: Caprisha PageClown/Covetousness/Robin/Emperor Charles V: Alan MapstoneFirst Scholar/Lechery/Hostess: Lauren BurwellSecond Scholar/First Soldier: Tiffany Halla ColonnaThird Scholar/Dick: Elizabeth KlettBeelzebub: Miss AvaricePride/Archbishop of Rheims/Second Soldier/Servant/Old Man/Narrator: Algy PugEnvy: KristingjWrath: Rhonda FedermanGluttony/Raymond/Duke of Saxony: Charlotte DuckettPope: Martin GeesonCardinal of France: ReadalotFriar: Liberty StumpFrederick: Anna SimonBenvolio: Cliff ThompsonHorse courser/Carter: Phil BensonDuke of Vanholt/Cardinal of Padua: John TrevithickDuchess of Vanholt: DuanAudio edited by Algy Pug]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/7168066/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Books</category><copyright>Copyright Tragedy Genre</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f79d9913cd37efdee6e3f302fb9c1915.jpg</url><title>Tragical History of Doctor Faustus (1616 version)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tragical-history-of-doctor-faustus-1616-version--7168066</link></image><lastBuildDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:15:36 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Christopher Marlowe</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Tragedy Genre</itunes:name><itunes:email>spreaker87@podcastlibrary.org</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f79d9913cd37efdee6e3f302fb9c1915.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>The Tragical History of the Life and Death of Doctor Faustus, commonly referred to simply as Doctor Faustus, is a play by Christopher Marlowe, based on the Faust story, in which a man sells his soul to the devil for power and knowledge. 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(Summary by Wikipedia and Algy Pug) CastChorus: Noel BadrianFaustus: David GoldfarbMephistophilis: Adam WhybrayWagner/Lucifer: Chuck WilliamsonValdes: Kevin JohnsonCornelius/Bruno/Vintner/Martino: WupperhippoGood Angel: April GonzalesEvil Angel/Sloth: Caprisha PageClown/Covetousness/Robin/Emperor Charles V: Alan MapstoneFirst Scholar/Lechery/Hostess: Lauren BurwellSecond Scholar/First Soldier: Tiffany Halla ColonnaThird Scholar/Dick: Elizabeth KlettBeelzebub: Miss AvaricePride/Archbishop of Rheims/Second Soldier/Servant/Old Man/Narrator: Algy PugEnvy: KristingjWrath: Rhonda FedermanGluttony/Raymond/Duke of Saxony: Charlotte DuckettPope: Martin GeesonCardinal of France: ReadalotFriar: Liberty StumpFrederick: Anna SimonBenvolio: Cliff ThompsonHorse courser/Carter: Phil BensonDuke of Vanholt/Cardinal of Padua: John TrevithickDuchess of Vanholt: DuanAudio edited by Algy Pug]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Arts"><itunes:category text="Books"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Religion &amp; Spirituality"/><itunes:category text="Religion &amp; Spirituality"><itunes:category text="Christianity"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Tragical History of Doctor Faustus (1616 version)-Christopher Marlowe</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tragical-history-of-doctor-faustus-1616-version-christopher-marlowe--73427291</link><description><![CDATA[The "Tragical History of Doctor Faustus" by Christopher Marlowe delves into the profound themes of ambition, knowledge, and the human desire for power, as it tells the story of a scholar who makes a pact with the devil in exchange for magical abilities. This timeless tale explores the consequences of overreaching and the eternal struggle between good and evil, making it a compelling listen for contemporary audiences. Its exploration of moral dilemmas and the quest for meaning in life continues to resonate today, reflecting the complexities of human nature and the choices we make. 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This timeless tale explores the consequences of overreaching and the eternal struggle between good and evil, making it a compelling listen for contemporary audiences. Its exploration of moral dilemmas and the quest for meaning in life continues to resonate today, reflecting the complexities of human nature and the choices we make. Marlowe's rich language and dramatic narrative invite listeners to ponder the depths of their own ambitions and the potential costs of their desires.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>8305</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f79d9913cd37efdee6e3f302fb9c1915.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Tragical History of Doctor Faustus 1616 version - Christopher Marlowe</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tragical-history-of-doctor-faustus-1616-version-christopher-marlowe--72922787</link><description><![CDATA[The Tragical History of the Life and Death of Doctor Faustus, commonly referred to simply as Doctor Faustus, is a play by Christopher Marlowe, based on the Faust story, in which a man sells his soul to the devil for power and knowledge. 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