The Damnation of Faust is a dramatic legend in four parts written by Hector Berlioz and published in 1898. The story follows the character of Faust, a scholar who is disillusioned with life and makes a deal with the devil, Mephistopheles. Faust is seduced by Mephistopheles into a life of pleasure and debauchery, but ultimately realizes the emptiness of his pursuits and seeks redemption. The story is based on the classic German legend of Faust, but...
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