“That Fearful Mephistopheles” by Edward Linley Sambourne (1844-1910) (original) (raw)

That Fearful Mephistopheles

Edward Linley Sambourne (1844-1910)

Wood engraving

Punch (18 May 1878): 238

Dr Faustus and Mephistopheles were popular stage figures in these years: just recently, on 22 April 1878, the programme for entertainment at Alexandra Palace had included a "Gaiety Burlesque" with Edward Terry playing the devilish Mephistopheles. Commentary continues below.

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