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Faust: A Tragedy — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Faust: A Tragedy

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

  • Drama
  • Book language: English
  • 238 pages

Faust is a verse tragedy by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, retelling the old legend of a scholar who, unsatisfied with human knowledge, makes a wager with the devil Mephistopheles. It explores ambition, desire, and the struggle between good and evil through rich poetry and memorable scenes. Listen for its profound questions and dramatic power.

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Contents

  1. FAUST: A TRAGEDY
  2. TRANSLATOR’S DEDICATION.
  3. CONTENTS.
  4. PREFACE.
  5. PRELIMINARY.
  6. DRAMATIS PERSONÆ.
  7. DEDICATION.
  8. PRELUDE AT THE THEATRE.
  9. PROLOGUE IN HEAVEN.
  10. FAUST. ACT I.
  11. ACT II.
  12. ACT III.
  13. ACT IV.
  14. ACT V.
  15. FOOTNOTES.
  16. NOTES.
  17. TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES.
  18. THE FULL PROJECT GUTENBERG™ LICENSE

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