The First Part Of The Tragedy Of Faust (1898)

The First Part of the Tragedy of Faust is a play written by the renowned German writer Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe, first published in 1898. The play tells the story of Faust, a scholar who is dissatisfied with his life and seeks knowledge beyond what he has already attained. He makes a deal with the devil, Mephistopheles, who promises to grant him all the knowledge he desires in exchange for his soul. Faust is initially reluctant to make the deal, but eventually succumbs to the temptation, leading to a series of events that ultimately lead to his downfall. Along the way, he falls in love with a young woman named Gretchen and becomes embroiled in a tragic love affair. The play explores themes of ambition, temptation, and the consequences of one's actions. It is considered a masterpiece of German literature and has influenced countless works of art and literature since its publication.With The Death Of Faust.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.

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).