First published 2021
Faust sits in his study, surrounded by books that no longer satisfy his brilliant mind. The scholar yearns for knowledge beyond human limits and pleasures beyond mortal reach. When the demon Mephistophilis appears, Faust sees his chance. He agrees to surrender his soul in return for unlimited knowledge and worldly delights. The bargain struck, Faust begins his descent into indulgence. His desires grow darker as his moral sense weakens. Each pleasure leads to greater corruption, each piece of forbidden knowledge costs him more of his humanity. The path of destruction spreads before him, paved with the consequences of his unchecked ambition. This complete edition features August von Kreling's vivid illustrations that bring the classic tale to life. The story examines what happens when ambition overrides conscience and explores the true cost of trading one's soul for earthly gains.
Genres: fiction, classics, 20th-century, fantasy, 19th-century, academic
Vibes: dark, emotional, thought-provoking
Tropes: deal-with-the-devil, forbidden-knowledge, moral-decay
Period: 19th-Century, 20th-Century
280 pages · Paperback · Independently published