Faust And Marguerite: A Magical Drama (1854)

by Charles John Kean

Book Overview

Faust and Marguerite: A Magical Drama is a play written by Charles John Kean in 1854. The play is based on the classic German legend of Faust, a scholar who makes a deal with the devil in exchange for unlimited knowledge and worldly pleasures. In this version, Faust falls in love with Marguerite, a young woman who is pure and innocent. However, their love is doomed as Faust's deal with the devil comes back to haunt him. The play is a tragic tale of love, temptation, and the consequences of making deals with the devil. Kean's adaptation of the story includes elements of magic and supernatural occurrences, making it a captivating and intriguing read. The play is considered a classic of Victorian theatre and has been adapted into various forms of media over the years.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116641258X
• ISBN13: 9781166412586
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 44 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"