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The final fate of Faust varies from version to version; in most early versions he is damned at the end of the story, but later authors, including Goethe, opted for him to be redeemed at the last moment. The word ''Faust'' means ''fist'' in German.

The final fate of Faust varies from version to version; in most early versions he is damned at the end of the story, but later authors, including Goethe, opted for him to be redeemed at the last moment. The word ''Faust'' means ''fist'' in German.

The term "Faustian bargain" has entered the English lexicon to mean "deal with the devil".

The term "Faustian bargain" has entered the English lexicon to mean "deal with the devil", and many variants on this tale have been portrayed in literature, song, and other media.

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