Johannes Faustus: Puppet Play, Now First Done Into English, In Four Acts (1893)

By Johann Faust

Book Overview

Johannes Faustus: Puppet Play is a play written by Johann Faust, translated into English in 1893 and presented in four acts. The play tells the story of Johannes Faustus, a scholar who becomes dissatisfied with his life and makes a deal with the devil, Mephistopheles, in exchange for unlimited knowledge and worldly pleasures. As Faustus indulges in his newfound power and wealth, he realizes the true cost of his deal and must face the consequences of his actions. The play is a classic tale of temptation, morality, and redemption, and has been adapted into various forms of literature and media throughout history. The puppet play format adds a unique element to the story, as the characters are portrayed through puppets rather than live actors. Overall, Johannes Faustus: Puppet Play is a timeless work of literature that explores the human condition and the consequences of our choices.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: 1166564959
• ISBN13: 9781166564957
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 70 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"