Illustrated Stories of the Operas: Faust #nn

An elderly scholar named Faust, dissatisfied with his life, is visited by Mephistopheles, a demon who offers him wine and promises of earthly pleasure in exchange for his soul. Faust accepts the bargain and, rejuvenated, encounters the beautiful Marguerite and gives her flowers as a token of his affection. When Siebel, a young man who loves Marguerite, learns of this stranger's interest, he confronts Valentine, Marguerite's brother, leading to conflict between them. Mephistopheles orchestrates events to separate Marguerite from those who care for her, furthering Faust's seduction of the young woman.