David M. Bevington

Dr. Faustus is one of the jewels of early modern English drama, and is still widely performed today. Interestingly, the play has come down to the contemporary audience in two distinct versions that have become known as the "A" and the "B" texts. David Bevington and Eric Rasmussen, who edited the original Revels edition over twenty years ago, have hit upon the fascinating idea of presenting both texts on facing pages. This allows readers to compare...