Faust: Der Tragödie erster Teil

Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832

About this book

"Faust: Der Tragödie erster Teil" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a tragedy published in 1808. The renowned scholar Dr. Heinrich Faust, disillusioned with knowledge and unable to enjoy life, makes a wager with the devil Mephistopheles. Transformed into a young man, Faust embarks on a journey that leads to a passionate affair with the innocent Margarete, called Gretchen. Their relationship spirals into tragedy, bringing death and destruction to those around them, while Mephistopheles schemes to win Faust's soul.

Notes

Followed by Part 2 PG#2230 Cf. English Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faust,_Part_1 Cf. German Wikipedia: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faust_I

Author

Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832

Reading level

A2 · Elementary

Language

Deutsch