description: The most famous of all 'deals with the Devil, ' The Tragical History of Dr. Fautus tells the tale of the original Faustian bargain. This perplexing, challenging and mordantly funny work is both a morality play about one man's fall from spiritual grace, as well as a telling satire of the vanity of all humankind. This new production is set in a netherworld that evokes the traditions of radio drama's golden age.This production was produced at CBC's Broadcast Centre, and employs a full professional cast, sound effects, and original music.
language: English
title: Tragical History of Dr. Faustus
titlecomplete: Tragical History of Dr. Faustus
characters: Mephostophilis, Doctor Faustus
genres: Classics, Drama, Theatre, Fantasy, Plays, School, Literature, Poetry, Fiction, Horror
ratings_count: 65758
places: Germany
publisher: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC Audio)