Faust: A Dramatic Poem (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Goethe Goethe

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266641024 ISBN 13: 9780266641025

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

Faust: A Dramatic Poem is a sweeping classic that blends tragedy, wit, and supernatural drama.

This edition presents Goethe’s renowned work in a faithful translation, inviting you into a world of ambitious ideals, sly humor, and fiery temptation.

The drama unfolds across vivid scenes—from a sly exchange with Mephistopheles to the eerie Witch’s Kitchen and the perilous dungeon. The verse carries a timeless pull as Faust seeks youth, meaning, and ultimate consequence, while the spirit of Mephistopheles challenges every vow and value. Expect lyrical power, memorable exchanges, and a meticulously staged illusion of magic, love, and fate.

• Explore a bold collision of intellect, desire, and danger as Faust makes a fateful bargain.
• Experience dramatic dialogue and shifting moods, from playful banter to deadly intensity.
• Encounter iconic characters, unforgettable set pieces, and themes that have shaped literary imagination.
• Enjoy accessible verse that still asks big questions about power, knowledge, and humanity.

Ideal for readers drawn to enduring classics, dramatic poetry, and stories of ambition tested by temptation.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266641024
• ISBN 13: 9780266641025
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 165