Isbn: 9780243408788 - Faust (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, a tale of epic scale, follows Faust, an erudite scholar who has devoted his life to the pursuit of human knowledge. Despite his tireless efforts, he feels a profound void within him, an unquenchable thirst for more profound experiences. In despair, he turns to the forbidden arts of magic, summoning the enigmatic Mephistopheles. Together, they embark on a transformative journey into the realms of the spirit world, where Faust confronts the nature of good and evil, the limits of human knowledge, and the true meaning of existence. This masterpiece of German literature delves into the philosophical and theological debates of its time, reflecting the intellectual and spiritual struggles of an era. It explores themes of knowledge, ambition, and the human condition, using the Faust legend as a vehicle to examine the eternal questions of life, death, and the search for meaning. The author's insightful observations and poetic language elevate this book beyond mere storytelling, establishing it as a timeless work that continues to resonate with readers to this day. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…