The Damnation Of Faust

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 Berlioz'S Version Includes Additional Characters And Plot Elements. The Book Is Considered A Masterpiece Of Romantic-Era Music And Is Known For Its Innovative Use Of Orchestration And Vocal Techniques. It Has Been Adapted Into Various Forms Including Operas Ballets And Plays And Continues To Be A Popular And Influential Work In The World Of Classical Music.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.