Faust: Ambition, Art, And The Devil’s Bargain
“Doctor Faustus” follows the rise and fall of Adrian Leverkühn, a brilliant composer who, in a pact with the devil, sacrifices his soul for artistic genius. Set against the backdrop of Germany’s tumultuous 20th century, the novel explores themes of art, ambition, morality, and the Faustian bargain. Mann draws on Goethe’s classic and incorporates musical…