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Faust: Eine Tragödie [erster Teil]

by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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"Faust: Eine Tragödie [erster Teil]" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a tragedy published in 1808. The aging scholar Dr. Faust, dissatisfied with knowledge and unable to enjoy life, makes a pact with the devil Mephistopheles. Transformed into a young man, Faust embarks on a journey that leads to his seduction of the innocent Gretchen. Their relationship spirals into tragedy, bringing death and destruction, ultimately leaving Gretchen imprisoned and facing execution while Faust struggles to save her.

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