Faust: Book Guide, Author and Facts
Faust by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

A complete annotated translation of Goethe's "Faust," plus extensive interpretive notes, "Faust" illustrations and other visual sources used by Goethe, several pieces of Goethe's correspondence and commentary, eleven contemporary reviews by well-known writers, and ten modern pieces of criticism; also includes a Goethe chronology and selected bibliography.
Quick facts about Faust
- Title: Faust
- Author: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
- First published: 1800
- Genre: good and evil, drama, redemption
- OpenLibrary ID: OL52456W
Where to read Faust
Faust by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Faust about?
A complete annotated translation of Goethe's "Faust," plus extensive interpretive notes, "Faust" illustrations and other visual sources used by Goethe, several pieces of Goethe's correspondence and commentary, eleven contemporary reviews by well-known writers, and ten modern piec
Who wrote Faust?
Faust was written by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.
When was Faust published?
Faust was first published in 1800.



