First published 2012
Faust, a brilliant but dissatisfied scholar, strikes a bargain with the cunning Mephistopheles: his soul in exchange for unlimited knowledge and power. As Faust's pact becomes reality, he indulges in a life of debauchery and temptation, seducing the innocent Gretchen and wreaking havoc. But when the true cost of his deal becomes clear, Faust must confront the consequences of his choices and the limits of human ambition.
Genres: classic-literature, historical-fiction, fantasy, 19th-century, german-literature, academic
Vibes: dark, emotional, thought-provoking
Tropes: deal-with-the-devil, moral-dilemma, power-corrupts
Setting: Germany
Period: 19th-century
264 pages · Paperback · Createspace