Faust: A Tragedy is a masterpiece of German literature written by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe in 1808. The play is divided into two parts, the first of which was published in 1808, and the second in 1832, shortly before Goethe's death. The story follows the life of a man named Faust, who is deeply dissatisfied with his life as a scholar and seeks greater knowledge and fulfillment. He makes a deal with the devil, Mephistopheles, in which he trades his soul for unlimited knowledge and worldly pleasures. Faust's pursuit of knowledge and pleasure leads him on a journey through love, power, and tragedy. He falls in love with a woman named Gretchen, but his selfish desires ultimately lead to her downfall. Throughout the play, Goethe explores themes of human nature, morality, and the consequences of unchecked ambition. The character of Faust represents the struggle between the human desire for knowledge and the limitations of human understanding. Faust: A Tragedy is considered one of the greatest works of German literature and has had a significant influence on Western culture. It is a complex and thought-provoking work that continues to be studied and admired today.This Book Is In English.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.