Had I as many souls as there be stars.

I’d give them all for Mephistophilis!

By him I’ll be great emperor of the world,

And make a bridge through the moving air

To pass the ocean with a band of men;

I’ll join the hills that bing the Africa shore

And make that country continent to Spain,

And both contributory to my crown;

The Emperor shall not live by my leave,

Nor any potentate of Germany.

Now that I have obtained what I desire

I’ll live in speculation of this art.

Till Mephistophilis return again.”

A. Identify the author and the title of the work from which the passage is taken.

B. Based on the passage, write down in one or two sentences the theme of the play.

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