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Faust II

by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Faust is the protagonist of a classic German legend; a highly successful scholar, but also dissatisfied with his life, and so makes a deal with the devil, exchanging his soul for unlimited knowledge and worldly pleasures. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Faust is a tragic play in two parts. It is Goethe's most famous work and considered by many to be one of the greatest works of German literature. Rich in classical allusion, in Part Two the romantic story of the first Faust is forgotten, and Faust wakes in a field of fairies to initiate a new cycle of adventures and purpose. The piece consists of five acts (relatively isolated episodes) each representing a different theme. (Summary modified from Wikipedia) Cast List Narrator / Stage Directions: AvailleMephistopheles: Algy PugFaust / Plutus / Doctor Marianus: Dan RaynhamAriel, Herald, Peneus, Guardsmen / First Guardsman, Heavenly Host, Pater Ecstaticus: Bob GonzalezEmperor, Gardeners, The Griffins / Second Griffin, Pater Seraphicus: BeirdoS

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  1. Faust I-Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

    Faust I by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Faust is the protagonist of a classic German legend; a highly successful scholar, but also dissatisfied with his life, and so makes a deal with the devil, exchanging his soul for unlimited knowledge and worldly pleasures. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Faust…

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  2. The Tables of the Law; & The Adoration of the Magi

    "The Tables of the Law; & The Adoration of the Magi" delves into profound themes of morality, faith, and the human experience through the lens of sacred and artistic expression. This work invites listeners to reflect on the enduring significance of divine law and the reverence shown towards the...

  3. One-Act Play Collection 008-Various

    One-Act Play Collection 008-Various offers a diverse array of theatrical works that showcase the power of brevity and the art of storytelling through one-act plays. This collection invites listeners to experience a variety of themes, emotions, and styles, highlighting the versatility of the…

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  4. Tristram and Iseult & Sohrab and Rustum-Matthew Arnold

    "Tristram and Iseult & Sohrab and Rustum" by Matthew Arnold presents two timeless narratives that explore themes of love, heroism, and the complexities of fate. The tragic romance of Tristram and Iseult delves into the depths of passion and the consequences of loyalty, while the tale of Sohrab…

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  5. King Henry IV, Part 2-William Shakespeare

    "King Henry IV, Part 2" by William Shakespeare continues the intricate tale of leadership, loyalty, and the burdens of power as King Henry IV grapples with the challenges of ruling a divided kingdom. This play delves into the complexities of father-son relationships, the weight of responsibility,...

  6. Lulu's Library, Volume 2-Louisa May Alcott

    Lulu's Library, Volume 2 features the enchanting works of Louisa May Alcott, showcasing her timeless storytelling and rich character development. This collection invites listeners to immerse themselves in Alcott's imaginative narratives, which explore themes of family, friendship, and the pursuit...

  7. Blue Bird A Fairy Play in Six Acts-Maurice Maeterlinck

    "Blue Bird: A Fairy Play in Six Acts" by Maurice Maeterlinck invites listeners into a whimsical journey that explores the quest for happiness and the essence of life through the eyes of its characters. This enchanting play delves into timeless themes of hope, love, and the pursuit of one's…

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  8. Essays on Art-Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

    "Essays on Art" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe delves into the profound relationship between art and the human experience, exploring how artistic expression shapes our understanding of the world. Goethe's insights into aesthetics and creativity remain timeless, offering listeners a chance to…

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  9. Idylls of the King-Alfred, Lord Tennyson

    Idylls of the King, by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, is a poetic retelling of the Arthurian legends, exploring themes of chivalry, honor, and the quest for an ideal society. Tennyson's work delves into the complexities of human nature and the moral dilemmas faced by its characters, making it a timeless...

  10. School For Scandal-Richard Brinsley Sheridan

    "School for Scandal" by Richard Brinsley Sheridan is a timeless comedy that delves into the world of gossip, scandal, and the complexities of human relationships. Set against the backdrop of high society, the play explores themes of deception, morality, and the consequences of a reputation...

  11. Hans Christian Andersen Fairytales and Short Stories Volume 3, 1848 to 1853-Hans Christian Andersen

    Dive into the enchanting world of Hans Christian Andersen's Fairytales and Short Stories Volume 3, which spans the years 1848 to 1853. This collection showcases Andersen's masterful storytelling, weaving together whimsical narratives that explore profound themes of love, sacrifice, and the human...

  12. Aladdin, Or, The Wonderful Lamp (A Dramatic Poem, in Two Parts)-Adam Oehlenschläger

    "Aladdin, Or, The Wonderful Lamp" by Adam Oehlenschläger is a dramatic poem that unfolds in two parts, exploring themes of magic, aspiration, and the transformative power of dreams. This timeless tale invites listeners to delve into the enchanting world where a simple lamp can change destiny and...

  13. Richard III-William Shakespeare

    "Richard III" by William Shakespeare delves into the ambitious and ruthless rise of Richard, Duke of Gloucester, as he manipulates and murders his way to the English throne. This timeless tragedy explores themes of power, betrayal, and the moral consequences of unchecked ambition, making it a...

  14. Hero and Leander-George Chapman, Christopher Marlowe

    "Hero and Leander" by George Chapman and Christopher Marlowe is a poignant narrative poem that explores the themes of love, longing, and the tragic consequences of desire. The timeless tale follows the passionate relationship between Hero, a beautiful priestess, and Leander, a young man from…

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  15. Iliad for Boys and Girls-Alfred John Church

    "Iliad for Boys and Girls" by Alfred John Church offers a captivating retelling of the ancient epic, making the legendary tales of heroism, honor, and the complexities of war accessible to younger audiences. This adaptation distills the essence of the original work, celebrating themes of bravery...

  16. Pepper and Salt-Howard Pyle

    "Pepper and Salt" by Howard Pyle is a delightful collection of whimsical tales that engage the imagination and explore the nuances of childhood curiosity and adventure. Pyle's enchanting storytelling invites listeners to rediscover the simple joys and lessons found in everyday experiences, making...

  17. Emerald Story Book-Various

    Emerald Story Book-Various offers a captivating collection of timeless tales that enchant listeners with their rich narratives and moral lessons. This anthology brings together a variety of stories that explore themes of ambition, love, and the human condition, making it a treasure trove for…

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  18. Drama of Exile-Elizabeth Barrett Browning

    Faust is the protagonist of a classic German legend; a highly successful scholar, but also dissatisfied with his life, and so makes a deal with the devil, exchanging his soul for unlimited knowledge and worldly pleasures. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Faust is a tragic play in two parts. It is...

  19. Magic of Oz (version 2)-L. Frank Baum

    Faust is the protagonist of a classic German legend; a highly successful scholar, but also dissatisfied with his life, and so makes a deal with the devil, exchanging his soul for unlimited knowledge and worldly pleasures. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Faust is a tragic play in two parts. It is...

  20. Hans Christian Andersen Fairytales and Short Stories Volume 3, 1848 to 1853-Hans Christian Andersen

    Faust is the protagonist of a classic German legend; a highly successful scholar, but also dissatisfied with his life, and so makes a deal with the devil, exchanging his soul for unlimited knowledge and worldly pleasures. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Faust is a tragic play in two parts. It is...

  21. Gargantua and Pantagruel, Book V-François Rabelais

    Faust is the protagonist of a classic German legend; a highly successful scholar, but also dissatisfied with his life, and so makes a deal with the devil, exchanging his soul for unlimited knowledge and worldly pleasures. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Faust is a tragic play in two parts. It is...

  22. Life and Adventures of Santa Claus (Version 3 Dramatic Reading)-L. Frank Baum

    Faust is the protagonist of a classic German legend; a highly successful scholar, but also dissatisfied with his life, and so makes a deal with the devil, exchanging his soul for unlimited knowledge and worldly pleasures. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Faust is a tragic play in two parts. It is...

  23. Odyssey for Boys and Girls-Alfred John Church

    Faust is the protagonist of a classic German legend; a highly successful scholar, but also dissatisfied with his life, and so makes a deal with the devil, exchanging his soul for unlimited knowledge and worldly pleasures. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Faust is a tragic play in two parts. It is...

  24. Giant-Killer - or the Battle Which All Must Fight-Charlotte Maria Tucker (A. L. O. E.)

    Faust is the protagonist of a classic German legend; a highly successful scholar, but also dissatisfied with his life, and so makes a deal with the devil, exchanging his soul for unlimited knowledge and worldly pleasures. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Faust is a tragic play in two parts. It is...

  25. Caliban by the Yellow Sands-Percy MacKaye

    Faust is the protagonist of a classic German legend; a highly successful scholar, but also dissatisfied with his life, and so makes a deal with the devil, exchanging his soul for unlimited knowledge and worldly pleasures. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Faust is a tragic play in two parts. It is...

  26. Tragical History of Doctor Faustus-Christopher Marlowe

    Faust is the protagonist of a classic German legend; a highly successful scholar, but also dissatisfied with his life, and so makes a deal with the devil, exchanging his soul for unlimited knowledge and worldly pleasures. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Faust is a tragic play in two parts. It is...

  27. Little Mermaid-Hans Christian Andersen

    Faust is the protagonist of a classic German legend; a highly successful scholar, but also dissatisfied with his life, and so makes a deal with the devil, exchanging his soul for unlimited knowledge and worldly pleasures. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Faust is a tragic play in two parts. It is...

  28. Hero and Leander-George Chapman, Christopher Marlowe

    Faust is the protagonist of a classic German legend; a highly successful scholar, but also dissatisfied with his life, and so makes a deal with the devil, exchanging his soul for unlimited knowledge and worldly pleasures. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Faust is a tragic play in two parts. It is...

  29. School For Scandal-Richard Brinsley Sheridan

    Faust is the protagonist of a classic German legend; a highly successful scholar, but also dissatisfied with his life, and so makes a deal with the devil, exchanging his soul for unlimited knowledge and worldly pleasures. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Faust is a tragic play in two parts. It is...

  30. Dramatic Version of Greek Myths and Hero Tales-Fanny Amanda Comstock

    Faust is the protagonist of a classic German legend; a highly successful scholar, but also dissatisfied with his life, and so makes a deal with the devil, exchanging his soul for unlimited knowledge and worldly pleasures. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Faust is a tragic play in two parts. It is...

  31. Adventures of Pinocchio (version 2)-Carlo Collodi

    Faust is the protagonist of a classic German legend; a highly successful scholar, but also dissatisfied with his life, and so makes a deal with the devil, exchanging his soul for unlimited knowledge and worldly pleasures. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Faust is a tragic play in two parts. It is...

  32. Inheritors-Susan Glaspell

    Faust is the protagonist of a classic German legend; a highly successful scholar, but also dissatisfied with his life, and so makes a deal with the devil, exchanging his soul for unlimited knowledge and worldly pleasures. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Faust is a tragic play in two parts. It is...

  33. Orange-Yellow Diamond-J. S. Fletcher

    Faust is the protagonist of a classic German legend; a highly successful scholar, but also dissatisfied with his life, and so makes a deal with the devil, exchanging his soul for unlimited knowledge and worldly pleasures. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Faust is a tragic play in two parts. It is...

  34. Aladdin, Or, The Wonderful Lamp (A Dramatic Poem, in Two Parts)-Adam Oehlenschläger

    Faust is the protagonist of a classic German legend; a highly successful scholar, but also dissatisfied with his life, and so makes a deal with the devil, exchanging his soul for unlimited knowledge and worldly pleasures. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Faust is a tragic play in two parts. It is...

  35. She Stoops to Conquer-Oliver Goldsmith

    Faust is the protagonist of a classic German legend; a highly successful scholar, but also dissatisfied with his life, and so makes a deal with the devil, exchanging his soul for unlimited knowledge and worldly pleasures. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Faust is a tragic play in two parts. It is...

  36. Idylls of the King-Alfred, Lord Tennyson

    Faust is the protagonist of a classic German legend; a highly successful scholar, but also dissatisfied with his life, and so makes a deal with the devil, exchanging his soul for unlimited knowledge and worldly pleasures. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Faust is a tragic play in two parts. It is...

  37. Mopsa The Fairy-Jean Ingelow

    Faust is the protagonist of a classic German legend; a highly successful scholar, but also dissatisfied with his life, and so makes a deal with the devil, exchanging his soul for unlimited knowledge and worldly pleasures. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Faust is a tragic play in two parts. It is...

  38. Tales of 1927 A Selection of Folktales, Fables, and Legends from Books Published in 1927-Various

    Faust is the protagonist of a classic German legend; a highly successful scholar, but also dissatisfied with his life, and so makes a deal with the devil, exchanging his soul for unlimited knowledge and worldly pleasures. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Faust is a tragic play in two parts. It is...

  39. Uncle Wiggily's Story Book-Howard R. Garis

    Faust is the protagonist of a classic German legend; a highly successful scholar, but also dissatisfied with his life, and so makes a deal with the devil, exchanging his soul for unlimited knowledge and worldly pleasures. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Faust is a tragic play in two parts. It is...

  40. Six Characters in Search of an Author-Luigi Pirandello

    Faust is the protagonist of a classic German legend; a highly successful scholar, but also dissatisfied with his life, and so makes a deal with the devil, exchanging his soul for unlimited knowledge and worldly pleasures. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Faust is a tragic play in two parts. It is...

  41. Through the Looking-Glass (version 5 dramatic reading)-Lewis Carroll

    Faust is the protagonist of a classic German legend; a highly successful scholar, but also dissatisfied with his life, and so makes a deal with the devil, exchanging his soul for unlimited knowledge and worldly pleasures. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Faust is a tragic play in two parts. It is...

  42. Blue Bird A Fairy Play in Six Acts-Maurice Maeterlinck

    "Blue Bird: A Fairy Play in Six Acts" by Maurice Maeterlinck invites listeners into a whimsical journey that explores the quest for happiness and the deeper meanings of life. This enchanting tale weaves together themes of hope, love, and the pursuit of enlightenment, making it a timeless…

    more
  43. Faust II - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

    Faust is the protagonist of a classic German legend; a highly successful scholar, but also dissatisfied with his life, and so makes a deal with the devil, exchanging his soul for unlimited knowledge and worldly pleasures. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Faust is a tragic play in two parts. It is...

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Faust is the protagonist of a classic German legend; a highly successful scholar, but also dissatisfied with his life, and so makes a deal with the devil, exchanging his soul for unlimited knowledge and worldly pleasures. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Faust is a tragic play in two parts. It is Goethe's most famous work and considered by many to be one of the greatest works of German literature. Rich in classical allusion, in Part Two the romantic story of the first Faust is forgotten, and Faust wakes in a field of fairies to initiate a new cycle of adventures and purpose. The piece consists of five acts (relatively isolated episodes) each representing a different theme. (Summary modified from Wikipedia) Cast List Narrator / Stage Directions: AvailleMephistopheles: Algy PugFaust / Plutus / Doctor Marianus: Dan RaynhamAriel, Herald, Peneus, Guardsmen / First Guardsman, Heavenly Host, Pater Ecstaticus: Bob GonzalezEmperor, Gardeners, The Griffins / Second Griffin, Pater Seraphicus: BeirdoS

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Faust II have?

Faust II has 43 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on November 7, 2026.

What is Faust II about?

Faust is the protagonist of a classic German legend; a highly successful scholar, but also dissatisfied with his life, and so makes a deal with the devil, exchanging his soul for unlimited knowledge and worldly pleasures. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Faust is a tragic play in two parts. It is...

How often does Faust II release new episodes?

Faust II publishes a few times a week, based on its 43 episodes since June 2026.

Who hosts Faust II?

Faust II is created and hosted by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.
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