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"Faust [Première Partie]" was written by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and published in 1808. Influential German writer and polymath whose works shaped literature, philosophy, and science.

Faust [Première Partie]

1808

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Faust [Première Partie]

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

1808

Translated by Philipp Albert Stapfer

Faust [Première Partie], written by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and first published in 1808, is a tragedy that delves into themes of ambition, knowledge, and the human condition. The story follows Dr. Heinrich Faust, a disillusioned scholar who, dissatisfied with conventional knowledge, makes a pact with the devil, Mephistopheles, in his quest for ultimate fulfillment. This work is notable for its exploration of existential questions and the moral implications of Faust's choices, establishing the character as a significant figure in Western literature alongside Don Juan and Prometheus.