First published 2018
Gustavus Zerffi's "Faust" follows the descent of a respectable middle-aged man into the depths of depravity. Dissatisfied with his staid existence, Faust strikes a deal with the devil, exchanging his soul for the fulfillment of his wildest dreams. As he indulges in carnal pleasures and worldly delights, Faust's moral compass spins out of control, leading him to betray loved ones and commit unspeakable acts. Trapped in a spiraling vortex of temptation and consequence, he must confront the true cost of his Faustian bargain before it's too late.
Genres: 20th-century, fantasy, adult-fiction, 19th-century
Vibes: dark, emotional, thought-provoking
Tropes: faustian-bargain, moral-descent
Period: 19th-Century, 20th-Century
360 pages · Hardcover · Franklin Classics
Content warnings: explicit-sexual-content, violence