02621cam a22003733u 4500 37422 UtSlPG 20260610133843.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 75303585 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Mountfort, William, 1664?-1692 The Life and Death of Doctor Faustus Made into a Farce Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Augustan Reprint Society, publication number 157 Based on C. Marlowe's Doctor Faustus. Release date is 2011-09-14 Produced by Chris Curnow, Katie Hernandez, Joseph Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Life and Death of Doctor Faustus Made into a Farce by Mountfort and Marlowe" is a comedic theatrical adaptation written by William Mountfort, likely during the late 17th century. This work falls under the genre of farce, a popular comedic form during the Restoration period, which often included exaggerated characters and absurd scenarios. The play offers a satirical take on the tragic tale of Doctor Faustus, exploring themes of ambition, knowledge, and consequence through humor rather than the original's dramatic gravitas. In this farcical retelling, Mountfort reimagines Christopher Marlowe's classic tragedy by incorporating elements of slapstick and characters from the Italian commedia dell'arte, specifically Harlequin and Scaramouche. The plot revolves around Doctor Faustus's pact with the devil, but with a humorous twist that sees his exploits take on absurd and ridiculous forms. Rather than focusing on Faustus's tragic downfall, the farce highlights comedic misunderstandings and eccentric interactions with other characters, including a humorous horse-dealer and bumbling servants. Ultimately, Faustus's adventures lead to a blend of chaotic situations, allowing the audience to enjoy a lighthearted, yet insightful commentary on the original narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Faust, -approximately 1540 -- Drama Marlowe, Christopher, 1564-1593 Kaufman, Anthony Augustan Reprint Society, publication number 157 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37422 78262 78262