The First Part Of The Tragedy Of Faust (1898)

Goethe, Johann Wolfgang Von

ISBN 10: 1167287797 / ISBN 13: 9781167287794

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The First Part Of The Tragedy Of Faust (1898)
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1167287797
• ISBN 13: 9781167287794
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The First Part of the Tragedy of Faust is a literary work written by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe in 1898. The book tells the story of Faust, a scholar who is dissatisfied with his life and seeks knowledge beyond the limits of human understanding. Faust makes a deal with the devil, Mephistopheles, who promises to fulfill all of his desires in exchange for his soul. Throughout the book, Faust experiences a range of emotions and struggles with the consequences of his actions. He falls in love with a woman named Gretchen, but his relationship with her leads to tragedy. The book also explores themes of morality, religion, and the pursuit of knowledge. Goethe's writing style is known for its poetic language and complex symbolism, making The First Part of the Tragedy of Faust a challenging but rewarding read. The book is considered a masterpiece of German literature and has been adapted into various forms, including operas, plays, and films.With The Death Of Faust.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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).