Faust (Johann Wolfgang von Goethe)

Faust by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a tragic play that explores the human desire for knowledge, fulfillment, and meaning. The protagonist, Faust, is a scholar who feels disillusioned with life's limits and makes a pact with Mephistopheles, a demon, trading his soul for unlimited knowledge and worldly pleasures. The story examines themes of ambition, temptation, and the search for true happiness, highlighting the struggles between moral integrity and human longing. Ultimately, it portrays the complex nature of human aspirations and the costs associated with daring to transcend ordinary existence.