Inspired by the timeless legend of the scholar who sold his soul to the devil, Faustus His Life, Death and Descent into Hell is a classic of German literature. This gripping tale of temptation, redemption, and ultimate damnation has delighted readers for centuries, and this edition - translated into English by the celebrated author and linguist George Henry Borrow - remains one of the most accessible and engaging versions available.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.