Has anyone read any good stories set in contemporary times with a faustian theme? i.e. person does a deal with the devil. Whether it's short stories, or plays or novels...
Looking forward to reading people's suggestions! :):):)
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Has anyone read any good stories set in contemporary times with a faustian theme? i.e. person does a deal with the devil. Whether it's short stories, or plays or novels...
Looking forward to reading people's suggestions! :):):)
Mephisto by Klaus Mann. An actor in 1930's Germany dreams of playing the role of Mephistophiles and ingratiates himself with the Nazis.Quote:
Originally Posted by huckleberry
It is a short story by Stephen Vincent Benet about a New Hampshire farmer who sells his soul to the Devil but is defended by Daniel webster. If you're asking about a Faustian story, I take it you have probably read the Goethe Faust or the Christopher Marlowe one. Both of these should be read before branching out.
Bon-Bon by Edgar Allan Poe
This short story almost fits your criteria. If you read it, you'll know what I mean.