Faust [part 1]. Translated Into English in the Original Metres

Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832

About this book

"Faust [part 1]" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a tragic play published in 1808. When the Devil wagers with God that he can corrupt the striving scholar Faust, a fateful pact is sealed in blood. Mephistopheles promises to serve Faust on Earth in exchange for his soul—but only if he can offer a moment so perfect that Faust wishes to stop striving forever. What follows is a dark journey of seduction, betrayal, and tragedy involving the innocent Gretchen, whose fate becomes entangled with Faust's dangerous bargain.

Notes

Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goethe%27s_Faust See also PG#14460 Tr. by Charles T. Brooks

Author

Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832

Reading level

A2 · Elementary

Language

English