Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's poetic drama Faust, A Tragedy is his best-known work and a classic of world literature. Stelzig's beautiful new translation shines new light on Faust's almost inexhaustible, mysterious, and enchanting poetic and cultural power.

Goethe's great dramatic poem continues to speak to us in new ways as we and our world continually change. This updated translation brings to light Faust's mysterious, and enchanting poetic and cultural power. Eugene Stelzig's new translation renders the text of the play in clear and crisp English for a contemporary audience.