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Chapter 5 of the book "Faustus," by Friedrich Maximilian von Klinger is presented. It focuses on Faustus who had become so weak from all that he had seen and heard, that he who once dared to defy the Eternal in thought scarcely ventured now to look Satan in the face. It suggests that hatred and contempt for men, cruel doubt, and indifference were the rewards of his experience and the fruits of his life. It also highlights the event when he saw the Genius of Man, whom he had once before seen.

Chapter 4 of the book "Faustus," by Friedrich Maximilian von Klinger is presented. It highlights the event when Faustus and the Devil entered upon the fertile soil of France. It suggests that the Devil had determined not to give Faustus the slightest information beforehand concerning prince Louis the Eleventh. It also emphasizes that the Devil had learnt that most Christian king was meditating a masterpiece of state policy.

Chapter 3 of the book "Faustus," by Friedrich Maximilian von Klinger is presented. It highlights the event during which the Devil is leading Faustus through a series of adventures which were to serve as a prelude to the most afflicting vicissitudes. It notes that he and the Devil were riding in close conversation along the banks of the Fulda, when they saw beneath an oak-tree a countrywoman sitting with her children.

Chapter 2 of the book "Faustus," by Friedrich Maximilian von Klinger is presented. It highlights the event when the devil Leviathan came with all the pomp and retinue of a nobleman to the inn where Faustus sojourned. It emphasizes that the inventions of Faustus has induced the devil to make a wide circuit on his journey to become acquainted with a remarkable man. It suggests that the devil came to request Faustus' company in the tour of Europe, and accede to whatever stipulation he may choose.

Chapter 1 of the book "Faustus," by Friedrich Maximilian von Klinger is presented. It focuses on the life of Faustus, who was struggling with the shadows of Theology, the bubbles of Metaphysics, and the ignes-fatui of Morality. It suggests that his first attainment was the remarkable invention of Printing. It also emphasizes that Faustus had entertained a high opinion of the capacity and moral worth of man.

The author reflects on the German princes who appear in the publication. According to the author, he should refrain from giving their names because of the secret springs of their actions, which he should often contradict their lying, flattering, and ignorant historians. He adds that men who willingly allow themselves to be deceived, might perhaps doubt the truth of his assertions.