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Faust: Der Tragödie erster Teil

by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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Faust: Der Tragödie erster Teil by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a medium read in German (drama, classics). It takes about 2 h 33 min at 200 words per minute, a comfortable pace for language learners. The book is in the public domain and comes from Project Gutenberg.

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Main characters in Faust: Der Tragödie erster Teil

Engraving-style illustration of a scholar writing in a gothic study at night with a skull and alchemical glassware, while a cloaked figure in a feathered cap stands at his shoulder.
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Dr. Faust, a scholar who has mastered every field and feels that he knows nothing, makes a pact with the devil Mephistopheles: if the devil can give him a moment so perfect that he wants it to last forever, Faust will lose his soul. The first part follows Faust's love for the young Gretchen and its tragic consequences.

  • Faust

    The learned doctor who longs for knowledge and experience beyond human limits.

  • Mephistopheles

    The devil who bets with God and makes a pact with Faust.

  • Gretchen (Margarete)

    The young, innocent woman whom Faust seduces.

  • Wagner

    Faust's pedantic assistant.

  • Valentin

    Gretchen's brother, who is killed defending her honour.

  • Marthe

    Gretchen's neighbour, who helps arrange the meetings.

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How many words are in Faust: Der Tragödie erster Teil?
Faust: Der Tragödie erster Teil by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe has about 31,000 words. At 200 words per minute, a comfortable pace for language learners, it takes about 2 h 33 min to read.
Who are the main characters in Faust: Der Tragödie erster Teil?
The main characters are Faust, Mephistopheles, Gretchen (Margarete), Wagner, Valentin and Marthe.
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