Faust

Faust: A Story In Nine Letters is a novel by the Russian author Ivan Turgenev. The book is a retelling of the classic German legend of Faust, but with a twist - it is told entirely through a series of letters between two characters. The letters are written by a young man named Pavel and his friend, the older and more experienced Nikolai. Pavel is infatuated with a beautiful woman named Gemma, but Nikolai warns him that she is not what she seems. As the story unfolds, Pavel becomes increasingly obsessed with Gemma, and Nikolai tries to intervene to save his friend from her clutches. Along the way, the novel explores themes of love, temptation, and the dangers of pursuing one's desires at any cost. Despite its unusual format, Faust: A Story In Nine Letters is a compelling and thought-provoking read that offers a fresh perspective on a timeless tale.THIS 80 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Phantoms and Other Stories, by Ivan Turgenieff. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417913339.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.