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Faust

Faust

being the Historia von D. Johann Fausten dem wietbeschreyten Zauberer und Schwartzkünstler, or, History of Dr John Faust the notorious magician and necromancer, as written by his familiar servant and disciple Christopher Wagner, now for the first time Englished from theLow German
ClassicsLiterary Fiction
Pages
277
Published
1980
Language
English

Synopsis

Robert Nye's Faust is a retelling of the classic tale of a scholar who makes a pact with the devil. Seeking knowledge and experience beyond human limits, Faust trades his soul for ultimate power and pleasure. This version explores the dark desires and consequences of such a bargain.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

PhilosophicalDarkComplexThought-Provoking
Morally GreyAnti-Hero

Genres

Classics Literary Fiction Mythology Philosophy Plays Fantasy

About the author

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Robert Nye

Robert Nye was a British poet and novelist who specialized in reimagining famous legends and historical characters. His 1980 novel Faust is a standout, offering a dark and witty version of the classic tale

Characters

All characters in Faust