Goethe's Faust, Part 1 : The Text, With English Notes, Essays, And Verse Translations (1882)

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

ISBN 10: 1104132265 / ISBN 13: 9781104132262

Published by Kessinger Publishing, LLC Mär 2009, 2009

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Neuware - Goethe's Faust, Part 1 is a literary masterpiece that has been admired for centuries. This book is a comprehensive edition of the play that includes the original German text, along with English notes, essays, and verse translations. The play follows the story of Faust, a brilliant but disillusioned scholar who makes a deal with the devil, Mephistopheles, in exchange for unlimited knowledge and pleasures. The play explores themes of morality, redemption, and the human condition, and has been interpreted in countless ways by scholars and readers alike. This edition includes extensive notes and commentaries to help readers understand the nuances of Goethe's language and the historical context of the play. Additionally, the book features verse translations of the play, allowing readers to experience the beauty of Goethe's poetry in English. Overall, this edition of Goethe's Faust, Part 1 is a must-read for anyone interested in classic literature, philosophy, or the human experience.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.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Goethe's Faust, Part 1 : The Text, With English Notes, Essays, And Verse Translations (1882)
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC Mär 2009
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1104132265
• ISBN 13: 9781104132262
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 229W x 152H x 18D millimeters 229 millimeters width by 152 millimeters height by 18 millimeters depth
• Weight: 494 grams

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Synopsis

Goethe's Faust, Part 1 is a literary masterpiece that has been admired for centuries. This book is a comprehensive edition of the play that includes the original German text, along with English notes, essays, and verse translations. The play follows the story of Faust, a brilliant but disillusioned scholar who makes a deal with the devil, Mephistopheles, in exchange for unlimited knowledge and pleasures. The play explores themes of morality, redemption, and the human condition, and has been interpreted in countless ways by scholars and readers alike. This edition includes extensive notes and commentaries to help readers understand the nuances of Goethe's language and the historical context of the play. Additionally, the book features verse translations of the play, allowing readers to experience the beauty of Goethe's poetry in English. Overall, this edition of Goethe's Faust, Part 1 is a must-read for anyone interested in classic literature, philosophy, or the human experience.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

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832), a towering figure in German literature, was the author of "The Sorrows of Young Werther, Faust, Italian Journey, The Theory of Colours" (MIT Press edition, 1970), and many other works.