The Travels of Marco Polo · Character

John Faust

Also known as Faust, John Faust of Mayence

  • Minor
  • First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 16

John Faust is a minor character in The Travels of Marco Polo (Book 1).

Gender
male
Age
Adult (15th century)
First appears
Book 1 · Ch. 16
Books
1

John Faust of Mayence is described as a printer who became acquainted with Castaldi and developed the art of printing. The book offers no further account of his personal life or relationships, leaving his place in its narrative tied to the craft and its spread.

Description

No physical description of John Faust is provided. His height, build, complexion, hair, eyes, facial features, and distinguishing marks are unknown, as are the details of his clothing. He is identified as a printer of Mayence, but the text does not establish a particular visual appearance.

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  1. BOOK 1The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1

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