First published 2021
Dr. Faust sits in his study, surrounded by books that no longer satisfy his hunger for knowledge. His restless mind craves experiences beyond academic learning. When the devil Mephistopheles appears, Faust agrees to a dangerous pact that will grant him worldly pleasures in exchange for his soul. The bargain leads Faust into a passionate affair with Gretchen, an innocent young woman whose life becomes entangled with his supernatural arrangement. As Faust pursues his desires, Gretchen faces devastating consequences that transform their romance into tragedy. The story captures the European Romantic movement's fascination with intellectual ambition and emotional extremes. This edition presents August von Kreling's original black and white illustrations through computer-based colorization, bringing new visual dimension to Goethe's acclaimed work.
Genres: fiction, drama, mythology, literary-fiction, historical-fiction, fantasy, 19th-century, academic
Vibes: dark, emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: deal-with-the-devil, enemies-to-lovers, tragedy
Setting: Germany
Period: 19th-Century
280 pages · Paperback · Independently published
Content warnings: death