Publisher's Synopsis
The Second Part of Goethe's Faust is a play written by German author Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and was published in 1886, several years after his death. It is the sequel to his earlier work, Faust, and continues the story of the titular character, Faust, who has made a deal with the devil in exchange for unlimited knowledge and worldly pleasures. In this second part, Faust is now an old man who has achieved great wealth and power through his pact with the devil. He becomes disillusioned with his life and seeks redemption, ultimately finding it through his love for a young woman named Gretchen. The play explores themes of redemption, love, and the human condition, and is known for its complex symbolism and philosophical musings. It is considered one of Goethe's greatest works and a masterpiece of German literature.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.
