One of the most fecund and enduring legends in western folklore and literature is that of faust, the old philosopher who sells his soul to the devil in exchange for knowledge and power. Enduring legend of the old philosopher who sells his soul to the devil in exchange for knowledge and power, profoundly retold in poetic form by one of the giants of literature. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading faust. Category drama with reference number gjfdagaaqbaj published. Yet if, by me companiond, thouthy steps through life. Faust, part one amazonclassics edition kindle edition by goethe. This edition includes part i and part ii of this epic play. The story of faust, an audacious man boldly wagering with the devil. Prelude on stage director, dramatist, comedian director you two, whove often stood by me, in times of need, when troubles breaking, say what success our undertaking 35. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Goethe faust part one penguin classics l12 published 1949.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading faust, part one amazonclassics edition. This book is available for free download in a number of formats including epub, pdf, azw, mobi and more. Perhaps the most profound treatment of the legend in goethe s faust, a dramatic. Faust i german english bilingual edition paragraph by. It has, of course inspired operas from berlioz to busoni and books writers such as thomas mann. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
This version is a modern translation from the german original. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or. Faust, part one amazonclassics edition kindle edition. His tragedy faust is a piece of literature you must have read. Although many of us hated goethe during high school, its definitely worth it to give faust another try as an adult reader.
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