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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an 1808 epic poem and drama in two parts by German writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. It recounts the story of Faust, an aging academic who sells his soul to the devil in exchange for knowledge and a life without limits. The story is set in the 16th century and explores the themes of knowledge, power, love and redemption. Part one follows Faust as he makes a pact with the devil, Mephistopheles, and together they go on a series of adventures where Faust gets a taste of the world's pleasures. The book is considered a masterpiece of German literature and has been translated into dozens of languages. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780366628506_0
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