Faust: A Tragedy (1880)
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ISBN10: 1161311327
ISBN13: 9781161311327
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 18 2010
Pages: 374
Weight: 1.58
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781161311327
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 18 2010
Pages: 374
Weight: 1.58
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Faust: A Tragedy is a classic literary work written by the renowned German author, Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe, and first published in 1880. The story follows the life of a brilliant but dissatisfied scholar named Faust, who makes a pact with the devil in order to gain knowledge and experience beyond his mortal means. As Faust becomes increasingly consumed by his own ambition and lust for power, he is forced to confront the consequences of his actions, ultimately leading to his downfall. The novel is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on Faust's initial pact with the devil, and the second part exploring his attempts to find redemption and salvation. Throughout the story, Goethe explores themes of morality, temptation, and the human condition, as well as the role of science and reason in society.Faust: A Tragedy is widely regarded as one of the greatest works of German literature, and has been adapted into numerous plays, operas, and films. It remains a timeless masterpiece that continues to captivate readers with its complex characters, vivid imagery, and profound insights into the human experience.This Book Is In English.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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