The First Part of the Tragedy of Faust: In English (Classic Reprint)

Thos; E. Webb

ISBN 10: 0484582593 ISBN 13: 9780484582599

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Step into a towering tale of temptation and consequence, where a scholar’s longing for meaning meets a devil’s wager and the fate of a man’s heart hangs in the balance.

The First Part of the Tragedy of Faust presents the world of Goethe’s classic in English, tracing Faust’s restless search for truth and power through encounters with the cunning Mephistopheles and a chain of daunting choices.

In this edition, readers glimpse the prologue in heaven, Faust’s dimmed study, and the dramatic trials that begin a century-long arc of ambition, remorse, and haunting longing. A landmark dialogue-driven tragedy, it invites reflection on knowledge, morality, and the costs of chasing the best that life can offer.

• Follow Faust’s struggle between intellect, desire, and conscience as he makes a dangerous pact with Mephistopheles.
• Experience a blend of philosophy, dark wit, and vivid stage imagery drawn from a seminal European work.
• See how fate, redemption, and human longing unfold through dramatic scenes and memorable characters.
• Engage with the timeless questions at the heart of a man who seeks meaning beyond scholarly reach.

Ideal for readers drawn to classic tragedy, philosophical stories, and literary milestones that shaped modern drama.

About this title

About the Author

The German poet, novelist, playwright, courtier, scientist, and philosopher Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832) ranks among the greatest authors of Western literature. His best known writings include "The Sorrows of Young Werther" (his first novel) and "Faust" (a drama in two parts).

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484582593
• ISBN 13: 9780484582599
• Number of pages: 314