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Goethes Faust
Hardcover
Literary CriticismGeneral PoetryPlays
ISBN13: 9781024599589
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 254
Weight: 1.17
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: German
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Faust, Erster Teil is a cornerstone of German literature and a monumental work of world literature. This edition presents the first part of Goethe's dramatic poem, exploring the themes of human ambition, knowledge, and the struggle between good and evil. The play follows the story of Heinrich Faust, a scholar dissatisfied with his life, who makes a pact with Mephistopheles, a devilish figure, to experience the fullness of life's pleasures and knowledge. This pursuit leads Faust through various trials and tribulations, raising profound questions about the nature of existence and the human condition.
Goethe's masterful use of language, poetic verse, and philosophical depth ensures that Faust remains a compelling and enduring work. This edition is essential for students of German literature, theater enthusiasts, and anyone interested in exploring the depths of human experience through the lens of one of history's greatest literary minds.
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