Mr. Faust

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ficke, Arthur Davison, 1883-1945

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Mr. Faust" by Arthur Davison Ficke is a dramatic play written in the early 20th century. This play reimagines the classic Faust legend, focusing on the titular character, John Faust, as he grapples with profound philosophical and existential questions about life, power, and the quest for meaning. At its core, the narrative explores Faust's encounters with the Devil, questioning the nature of good and evil against the backdrop of a modern world rife with cynicism and disillusionment. The opening of "Mr. Faust" introduces us to John Faust in his library, engaging in witty, philosophical dialogue with his friends Brander and Oldham, who serve as a sounding board for his reflections on life and its absurdities. As they debate the merits of their contemporary existence, Faust reveals his inner turmoil and dissatisfaction with the trivial pursuits of society. This sets the stage for the arrival of Satan, who offers Faust a chance to access true power and knowledge, igniting Faust's internal conflict between despair and a desperate search for fulfillment. The dialogue is rich and layered, establishing both the characters' personalities and the thematic depth that will unfold throughout the play. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Irma Spehar and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 82.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2008-02-25