Doctor Faustus T-Shirts

We all love a good, tragic hubris-catalyzed story.

Few quotes apply better than this one from The Tragical History of the Life and Death of Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe. This is an item from our literary collection which pays homage to the literary giants who have shaped the way we see the world. From Langston Hughes’ inspiring verses to Jane Austen's witticisms, our designs transport you to worlds of imagination and enlightenment. Wear the words that resonate with your soul, and celebrate the authors who have left an indelible mark on literature. Surround yourself with the power of words and let your favorite authors inspire you every day. Click on the “Literature” album in our storefront to see all our authors and quotes!

Who is Doctor Faustus Illuminatus?

The History of the Damnable Life and the Deserved Death of Doctor Faustus taken from a facsimile edition of the original print from 1592

"Was this the face that launched a thousand ships?" This famous quote from Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe is perfect for any fan of literature, history and theatre.

Thomas Mann was one of the most important writers of his time and the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature. His major works are The Magic Mountain, Boodenbrooks, Lotte i Weimar, Death in Venice, Doctor Faustus.

Thomas Mann was one of the most important writers of his time and the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature. His major works are The Magic Mountain, Boodenbrooks, Lotte i Weimar, Death in Venice, Doctor Faustus.

For those who love the fast lane lifestyle and still apricate a good literary pun.

With this image, we celebrate English playwright and poet Christopher Marlow.

Christopher Marlowe, also known as Kit Marlowe (/ˈmɑːrloʊ/; baptised 26 February 1564 – 30 May 1593), was an English playwright, poet and translator of the Elizabethan era.1 Marlowe was the foremost Elizabethan tragedian of his day.2 He greatly influenced William Shakespeare, who was born in the same year as Marlowe and who rose to become the pre-eminent Elizabethan playwright after Marlowe's mysterious early death. Marlowe's plays are known for the use of blank verse and their overreaching protagonists. Some scholars believe that a warrant was issued for Marlowe's arrest on 18 May 1593.3 No reason was given for it, though it was thought to be connected to allegations of blasphemy—a manuscript believed to have been written by Marlowe was...

CHRISTOPHER MARLOWE, POP ART COLOURS - poet, spy, Elizabethan, friend of Shakespeare. Christopher Marlowe, also known as Kit Marlowe (/ˈmɑːrloʊ/; baptised 26 February 1564 – 30 May 1593), was an English playwright, poet and translator of the Elizabethan era.1 Marlowe was the foremost Elizabethan tragedian of his day.2 He greatly influenced William Shakespeare, who was born in the same year as Marlowe and who rose to become the pre-eminent Elizabethan playwright after Marlowe's mysterious early death. Marlowe's plays are known for the use of blank verse and their overreaching protagonists. Some scholars believe that a warrant was issued for Marlowe's arrest on 18 May 1593.3 No reason was given for it, though it was thought to be connected...

Mephistopheles visits Doctor Faustus in his "study" and says this famous quote.