CLL 053 - (LT) Faust ThemeSemester Hours: 3 Periodically
A man sells his soul to the devil in exchange for unlimited power, wealth, sensual gratification, and knowledge - then the bill comes due, and the devil collects. This course will examine the historical origins and subsequent literary and cinematic transformations of the Faust myth. Why did this myth emerge in the modern period, and why did it thrive over centuries? This course illuminates complex issues in modern society in different artistic and literary genres.
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