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Mr. Faust
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ISBN13: 9781023038393
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 96
Weight: 0.32
Height: 0.20 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Arthur Davison Ficke's Mr. Faust presents a compelling work of 20th-century American drama, reimagining the classic Faustian bargain within a modern context. This verse drama, deeply rooted in the tradition of poetic and modern drama, offers a unique perspective on timeless themes of ambition, desire, and the human condition.
Exploring the complexities of morality and consequence, Mr. Faust resonates with enduring power. Ficke's work, situated within the broader landscape of American drama, delivers a poignant and thought-provoking exploration of the choices that define us. Readers interested in exploring a unique interpretation of a timeless story, through the lens of early 20th-century American literature, will find this volume both engaging and insightful. A vital contribution to the canon of American drama and poetry.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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