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      • Faust is a tragic play in two parts by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, usually known in English as Faust, Part One and Faust, Part Two. Although rarely staged in its entirety, it is the play with the largest audience numbers on German-language stages. Faust is considered by many to be Goethe's magnum opus and the greatest work of German literature.
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  2. Faust is a tragic play in two parts by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, usually known in English as Faust, Part One and Faust, Part Two. Nearly all of Part One and the majority of Part Two are written in rhymed verse.

  3. Apr 25, 2024 · Faust, two-part dramatic work by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Part I was published in 1808 and Part II in 1832, after the author’s death. The supreme work of Goethe’s later years, Faust is sometimes considered Germany’s greatest contribution to world literature.

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  4. A comprehensive overview of the plot of Goethe's classic drama Faust, covering the themes of love, magic, and the devil. The play follows the scholar Faust, who sells his soul to the devil Mephistopheles for a lifetime of earthly pleasures, and his quest for Margarete, a young woman who loves him. The play explores the themes of human nature, evil, and redemption through the characters' actions and choices.

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    Dr. Fausto by Jean-Paul Laurens 1876 'Faust' by Goethe, decorated by Rudolf Seitz, large German edition 51x38cm. Faust is the protagonist of a classic German legend based on the historical Johann Georg Faust (c. 1480–1540).

  6. Goethe's Faust study guide contains a biography of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. Best summary PDF, themes, and quotes.

  7. Faust, hero of one of the most durable legends in Western folklore and literature, the story of a German necromancer or astrologer who sells his soul to the devil in exchange for knowledge and power. The story has been adapted by literary greats such as Christopher Marlowe, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, and Thomas Mann.

  8. LitCharts offers a comprehensive guide to Goethe's Faust, a dramatic poem that incorporates the entire Western literary tradition. Find plot summary, analysis, themes, quotes, characters, symbols, and more.

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