Klinger, Friedrich Maximilian 1752-1831 creator Borrow, George 1803-1881 text utu 2008 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Faustus: His Life, Death, and Doom" by Friedrich Maximilian Klinger is a romance in prose written in the early 19th century. This work reinterprets the classic tale of Faust, focusing on the character Faustus, who embarks on a desperate quest for knowledge and power, willing to confront dark forces and make morally questionable choices in pursuit of his desires. The themes of ambition, existential seeking, and the consequences of one's actions are woven throughout the narrative, providing a rich commentary on the human condition. The opening of the book introduces Faustus, a man struggling with the limitations of traditional knowledge and faith, prompting him to delve into the dark arts of magic in pursuit of answers that elude him. As he grapples with his aspirations and despair, Faustus contemplates selling his soul to gain knowledge and power. His journey takes him from his home in Mayence to Frankfort, where he aims to sell a printed Bible, only to be met with rejection. Discouraged by his financial plight and the perceived injustices of the world, Faustus begins to entertain a pact with the devil, becoming increasingly tormented by his competing desires for knowledge, autonomy, and the moral implications of his knowledge-seeking journey. This tension sets the stage for a dramatic exploration of his character's choices and their ramifications. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2008-05-14 Transcribed from the 1864 W. Kent and Co. edition by David Price Original publication data not identified Faust, -approximately 1540 -- Fiction PT Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25468 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25468 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133602.0 25468