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Doctor Faustus

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Thomas MannFirst published 19473 editions

A new translation of a 1948 novel by a German writer based on the Faust legend. The protagonist is Adrian Leverkuhn, a musical genius who trades his body and soul to the devil in exchange for 24 years of triumph as the world's greatest composer.

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First publish date 19471 credited authorSearch language english

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