Faust V1

By Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Book Overview

Faust V1 is a classic work of German literature written by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe. The book tells the story of Faust, a brilliant but dissatisfied scholar who makes a deal with the devil in exchange for unlimited knowledge and worldly pleasures. As Faust pursues his desires, he becomes increasingly disillusioned with his life and ultimately realizes the true cost of his pact with the devil.The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on Faust's initial deal with the devil and his subsequent exploits. Along the way, he falls in love with a young woman named Gretchen, whose tragic fate becomes intertwined with his own.The second part of the book delves deeper into Faust's spiritual journey and his quest for redemption. Through a series of trials and tribulations, he comes to understand the true nature of his pact with the devil and seeks to make amends for his past mistakes.Throughout the book, Goethe explores themes of ambition, desire, and the human condition, as well as the nature of good and evil. It is considered one of the greatest works of German literature and a masterpiece of world literature.MEPHISTOPHELES There Now the lubber's tamed But quick, away We must at once take wing; A cry of murder strikes upon the ear; With the police I know my course to steer, But with the blood-ban 'tis another thing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162662565
• ISBN13: 9781162662565
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.5" x 9.3"