Dr. Faustus studies various disciplines including theology, philosophy, and the occult in his quest for knowledge and power. He is particularly obsessed with the idea of mastering all forms of knowledge, which ultimately leads to his downfall in the play "Doctor Faustus" by Christopher Marlowe.
Faustus decides to study necromancy, which is the art of communicating with the dead, in order to gain power and knowledge beyond human limits.
Faustus of Milan died in 190.
Faustus - cat - was created in 1967.
Roz Faustus died in 1987.
Roz Faustus was born in 1906.
Dr Faustus sells his soul to the devil for power and knowledge.
The Adventure of Faustus Bidgood was created in 1986.
Doctor Faustus - film - was created in 1967.
Doctor Faustus - novel - was created in 1947.
In the prologue of "Doctor Faustus," Faustus is compared to Icarus, a character from Greek mythology who flew too close to the sun. This comparison foreshadows Faustus's tragic downfall as a result of his ambition and hubris.
The duration of The Adventure of Faustus Bidgood is 1.83 hours.
The duration of Doctor Faustus - film - is 1.55 hours.