The two different versions of 'Doctor Faustus' published after Marlowe's death are known as:
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Correct answer: The A-text and the B-text versions
The A-text (1604) is shorter and likely closer to Marlowe's original, while the B-text (1616) contains expanded comic scenes and altered endings. Scholars continue to debate which version best represents Marlowe's vision.
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