Publisher's Synopsis
First published in 1808, this epic tragedy by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe tells the story of Faust, a scholar who makes a pact with the devil in exchange for unlimited knowledge and worldly pleasures. Considered one of the greatest works of German literature, Faust is a profound and engaging exploration of human nature, morality, and the eternal struggle between good and evil.
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