Mephistopheles: A Profanation is a novel written by American author John Kendrick Bangs and first published in 1889. The story is a satirical take on the classic Faust legend, with the titular character Mephistopheles as the main focus. The novel follows the adventures of Mephistopheles, a demon who is summoned by a group of bored aristocrats to provide them with entertainment. Mephistopheles agrees to their request and takes them on a journey through time and space, showing them the wonders of the universe and introducing them to historical figures such as Napoleon Bonaparte and William Shakespeare. As the story progresses, Mephistopheles becomes increasingly disillusioned with humanity and begins to question his own existence. He becomes embroiled in a battle between good and evil, and must ultimately decide whether to continue serving his demonic masters or to join forces with the forces of good. Mephistopheles: A Profanation is a witty and humorous take on the Faust legend, offering a unique perspective on the classic tale of temptation and redemption. It is a must-read for fans of satire and classic literature.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.