Whether in Hollywood or on stage - the Faust material, this centuries-old story of the pact with the devil to gain wealth, fame, and knowledge, continues to captivate anew. Especially Goethe's great Faust drama from 1808 has lost none of its power and relevance two hundred years after its first publication. For Faust is not just the aloof scholar who wants to know what holds the world together at its core; Faust represents all of us with our yearning for happiness and fulfillment, which makes us so restless and susceptible to temptation. Includes a contribution from Kindler's Literary Encyclopedia, with information on life and work, exclusively written by the editorial team of the literary journal TEXT + KRITIK.