Publisher's Synopsis
The First Part of the Tragedy of Faust (1898) is a literary masterpiece by the renowned German author, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. The book tells the story of Faust, a disillusioned scholar who makes a pact with the devil, Mephistopheles, in exchange for unlimited knowledge and worldly pleasures. The play is divided into five acts and includes a prologue in heaven, where the archangels discuss the fate of Faust's soul.The first act introduces Faust as a man who has spent his life studying and searching for answers but has found no satisfaction. He contemplates suicide but is interrupted by the sound of church bells. In the second act, Faust summons Mephistopheles, who offers him a deal: he will serve Faust and fulfill his every desire in exchange for his soul. Faust agrees, and they embark on a journey of pleasure and adventure.In the third act, Faust meets and falls in love with a young woman named Gretchen. Mephistopheles manipulates events to ensure their relationship ends in tragedy. The fourth act sees Faust and Mephistopheles travel to the court of the emperor, where they use their powers to entertain and deceive the courtiers. In the final act, Faust is confronted with the consequences of his actions and must ultimately face his fate.The First Part of the Tragedy of Faust is a timeless tale of human ambition, temptation, and redemption. Goethe's poetic language and vivid imagery bring the characters and their world to life, making it a must-read for anyone interested in classic literature.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.
