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Faust
by Goethe (1749 - 1832)

Type of Work:

Allegorical poetic drama

Setting

Germany; eighteenth century

Principal Characters

Faust, a scholar who is offered knowledge by the Devil
Mephistopheles (Mephisto, the Devil), the great Satanic tempter
Gretche (Margaret), a young woman who falls in love with Faust
Martha, Gretchen's neighbor and friend