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Goethe's Faust

Goethe's Faust

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Literary CriticismGeneral PoetryPlays

ISBN10: 1025336003
ISBN13: 9781025336008
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 1056
Weight: 3.19
Height: 2.07 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Goethe's Faust stands as a towering achievement of German literature and a defining work of the Western literary canon. This profound dramatic poem explores the depths of the human psyche through the legendary tale of a scholar who barters his soul for infinite knowledge and worldly pleasure. At the heart of the narrative is the complex relationship between the disillusioned Faust and the cunning Mephistopheles, a bond that serves as a vehicle for exploring themes of morality, transcendence, and the duality of man.

In this volume, readers encounter the rich lyrical beauty and philosophical inquiry that have made the work an enduring masterpiece. The story navigates the tension between intellectual pursuit and emotional fulfillment, most poignantly illustrated in the tragic arc of Gretchen. Goethe's Faust is not merely a play but a comprehensive reflection on the human condition, blending elements of folklore, theology, and classicism. Whether viewed as a tragedy of the soul or a monumental work of poetic genius, it continues to captivate audiences with its timeless questions and unmatched artistic scope.

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