<DIV><DIV>The story of the old philosopher who sells his soul to the devil in exchange for knowledge and power constitutes one of Western folklore's most enduring legends. Incorporating themes from theology, ancient myth, and philosophy, Goethe...
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The story of the old philosopher who sells his soul to the devil in exchange for knowledge and power constitutes one of Western folklore's most enduring legends. Incorporating themes from theology, ancient myth, and philosophy, Goethe renders his dramatic poem in styles ranging from epic and lyric to operatic and balletic.
Title Page; Copyright Page; Note; Table of Contents; Dedication; DRAMATIS PERSONAE; PROLOGUE FOR THE THEATRE - MANAGER, DRAMATIC POET, MERRYMAN.; PROLOGUE IN HEAVEN - THE LORD, THE HEAVENLY HOSTS, afterwards MEPHISTOPHELES.; SCENE-Night- A high vaulted narrow Gothic chamber; SCENE- Study; SCENE - Study; SCENE - Auerbach's Collar in Leipzig - A Drinking Party; SCENE - Witches' Kitchen; SCENE - A Street; SCENE - Evening - A Small and Neat Room; SCENE - Promenade; SCENE-The Neighbour's House; SCENE-A Street; SCENE-Garden; SCENE-A Summer-House; SCENE - Forest and Cavern; SCENE-Margaret's Room
SCENE - Martha's GardenSCENE - At the Well; SCENE - Zwinger; SCENE - Night - Street Before MARGARET'S Door; SCENE- Cathedral - Service, Organ, and Anthem; SCENE-Walpurgis-Night-The Harz Mountains. District of Schierke and Elend.; SCENE-Walpurgis-Night's Dream, or Oberon and Titania's Golden Wedding-feast-Theatre; SCENE-A Gloomy Day-A Plain; SCENE-Night-Open Country; SCENE-Dungeon
