Summary
"Faust [Part 1]" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a classic German play that explores themes of ambition, desire, and the human condition. It tells the story of Faust, a scholar who makes a pact with the devil, Mephistopheles, in his quest for ultimate knowledge and pleasure. This English translation preserves the original poetic structure, bringing Goethe's masterpiece to life for readers.