First published in 1808, this epic tragedy by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe tells the story of Faust, a scholar who makes a pact with the devil in exchange for unlimited knowledge and worldly pleasures. Considered one of the greatest works of German literature, Faust is a profound and engaging exploration of human nature, morality, and the eternal struggle between good and evil.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.