Faust: A Dramatic Poem (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0260648604 ISBN 13: 9780260648600

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

Two scholars chase meaning and youth while a dangerous pact tests heart and soul.

This dramatic poem follows a weary scholar who meets a cunning demon and embarks on a night of magic, marvel, and moral peril. The action moves through witch’s kitchens, conjured creatures, and a perilous rescue that leaves the heart haunted by consequences.

The excerpt blends lyric verse with stage directions to invite readers into a world where temptation, love, and power collide. It centers on Faust’s restless search for significance and the volatile bargain that promises fulfillment but threatens to consume him and those around him.

• Experience vivid scenes of enchantment, transformitive magic, and uncanny humor.
• Encounter themes of ambition, desire, and the cost of power.
• Meet memorable characters who spark both fascination and caution.
• Explore dramatic poetry that weaves philosophy with mythic drama.

Ideal for fans of classic verse drama and readers seeking a landmark work of literary imagination.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0260648604
• ISBN 13: 9780260648600
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 238