Dramatic Works of Goethe: Comprising Faust, Iphigenia in Tauris, Torquato Tasso, Egmont (Classic Reprint)

Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

ISBN 10: 1451010540 / ISBN 13: 9781451010541

Published by Forgotten Books, 2010

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524 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.19 inches. This item is printed on demand.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Dramatic Works of Goethe: Comprising Faust, Iphigenia in Tauris, Torquato Tasso, Egmont (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1451010540
• ISBN 13: 9781451010541
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.87 kilograms

About this title

Synopsis

Explore Goethe’s dramatic world through a curated edition of his key plays and translations. This collection brings together Faust, Iphigenia in Tauris, Torquato Tasso, and Egmont in a readable, thoughtfully edited format.

This edition frames Goethe’s enduring stage works with companion notes and translator’s insight. It helps readers appreciate how Goethe shaped classic drama, from intense moral questions to the artistry of verse and stagecraft. You’ll encounter a blend of celebrated scenes, character-driven moments, and the historical context that influenced these productions.

• Clear presentation of major plays with accessible translations and notes.


• Context on Goethe’s approach to drama and how his works connect with classical models.


• Selections that illuminate character, motive, and the tensions of power, duty, and conscience.


• Rich excerpts that showcase dramatic dialogue, pace, and Shakespearean echoes in Goethe’s own style.

Ideal for readers of classic drama, students studying German literature, and anyone curious about Goethe’s dramatic vision.

About the Author

The German poet, novelist, playwright, courtier, scientist, and philosopher Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832) ranks among the greatest authors of Western literature. His best known writings include "The Sorrows of Young Werther" (his first novel) and "Faust" (a drama in two parts).