Mephistopheles

Mephistopheles: A Profanation is a novel written by American author John Kendrick Bangs and first published in 1889. The story centers around the character of Mephistopheles, the devil from German folklore, who is summoned by a group of young men seeking to make a deal with him. The novel is a satirical take on the Faust legend, with Mephistopheles serving as a humorous and irreverent guide through the world of temptation and sin. Along the way, he encounters a variety of characters, including a group of poets, a wealthy businessman, and a beautiful woman who becomes the object of his desire. The novel is filled with witty dialogue and clever wordplay, and Bangs uses the character of Mephistopheles to poke fun at the foibles and follies of human nature. Ultimately, the novel is a cautionary tale about the dangers of making deals with the devil and the importance of resisting temptation in order to lead a fulfilling and virtuous life.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.