How long does it take to read The Tragical History of the Life and Death of Doctor Faustus?
The Tragical History of the Life and Death of Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe takes about 1 hour 53 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 1 hour 53 minutes
An evening's read
First published 1609. 103 pages, about 28,325 words.
4 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 3 hours 9 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 1 hour 53 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 1 hour 11 minutes |
The page count is the median across 92 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
Marlowe's play has two different recognized texts, with most editions based on the B text. Due to recent arguments for the authenticity of A, this edition is based on the A text. It includes a discussion of biographical, dramatic and theatrical aspects of the play.
Subjects: Drama, Magicians, Germany, Lord's prayer, Devil, English drama
