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A devilishly fascinating tour of the Faustian bargain through the ages, from brimstone to blues and beyond ... From ancient times to the modern world, the idea of the Faustian bargain—the exchange of one's soul in return for untold riches and power—has exerted a magnetic pull upon our collective imaginations. Scholar Ed Simon takes us on a historical tour of the Faustian bargain, from the Bible to blues, and illustrates how the impulse fto sacrifice our principles in exchange for power is present in all kinds of social ills, from colonialism to nuclear warfare, from social media to climate change to AI, and beyond. In doing so, Simon conveys just how much the Faustian bargain shows us about power and evil ... and ourselves.ReviewThe Next Big Idea Club’ s July 2024 Must-Read BooksA The Millions Most Anticipated Book of Summer 2024A Goodreads Editor Pick for July 2024 "Simon’s probing curiosity conjures up an enjoyable grab-bag of arcane knowledge. It’s a beguiling literary history of diabolical deals." — Publishers Weekly "An undeniably fascinating read, as the author weaves literary and intellectual strands into a colorful tapestry. " —STARRED Kirkus Review "Erudite, scintillating,

Author

Ed Simon

Publisher

Melville House Publishing

Published

2024

Language

EN

ISBN

9781685891046