Faustus Shorts
Description: Few quotes apply better than this one from The Tragical History of the Life and Death of Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe. This is an item from our literary collection which pays homage to the literary giants who have shaped the way we see the world. From Langston Hughes’ inspiring verses to Jane Austen's witticisms, our designs transport you to worlds of imagination and enlightenment. Wear the words that resonate with your soul, and celebrate the authors who have left an indelible mark on literature. Surround yourself with the power of words and let your favorite authors inspire you every day. Click on the “Literature” album in our storefront to see all our authors and quotes!
Description: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe shaped himself in a renaissance way, excelling in various fields: he was a statesman and scientist, a poet, a novelist, a painter! And he was very successful! His most significant contribution to humanity is in literature. At the age of 24, he became a celebrity, his autobiographical novel The Sorrows of Young Werther (1774) is the world's first best-seller. It also sparked and influenced the Romantic movement in literature. The book had haunted Goethe throughout his life. As great men fight great battles, Goethe later faced the ultimate adversary - the Devil. In his play Faust, Goethe examines the human soul's corruption, gifting us a lasting metaphor.
