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Title: Faust: Eine Tragödie [erster Teil]
Note: Reading ease score: 93.7 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Markus Brenner and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file made
from scans of public domain material at Klassik Stiftung
Weimar / Herzogin Anna Amalia Bibliothek.)
Summary: "Faust: Eine Tragödie [erster Teil]" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a tragic play written in the early 19th century. The work revolves around the character of Faust, a learned scholar who becomes disillusioned with the limitations of human knowledge and seeks deeper understanding, ultimately leading to a pact with the devil, Mephistopheles. This classic tale explores themes of ambition, desire, and the struggle between good and evil, painting a poignant portrait of human ambition and existential inquiry. The opening of "Faust" sets the stage for the central conflict of the narrative. It begins with Faust expressing his disillusionment with traditional forms of knowledge, including philosophy, law, medicine, and theology. Despite his extensive studies and accolades, he feels unfulfilled and yearns for more profound enlightenment. This dissatisfaction drives him to explore magic and summon spirits, seeking answers beyond the constraints of earthly understanding. His struggle with internal desires and the quest for meaning are immediately established, leading to his inevitable encounter with Mephistopheles, the devil with whom he makes a fateful bargain. The initial verses and dialogues introduce the philosophical and moral dilemmas that will be central to Faust's journey throughout the play. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832
EBook No.: 21000
Published: Apr 6, 2007
Downloads: 1557
Language: German
Subject: German poetry
Subject: Legends -- Germany -- Drama
Subject: Faust, -approximately 1540 -- Drama
Subject: Magicians -- Drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Faust: Eine Tragödie [erster Teil]
Note: Reading ease score: 93.7 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Markus Brenner and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file made
from scans of public domain material at Klassik Stiftung
Weimar / Herzogin Anna Amalia Bibliothek.)
Summary: "Faust: Eine Tragödie [erster Teil]" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a tragic play written in the early 19th century. The work revolves around the character of Faust, a learned scholar who becomes disillusioned with the limitations of human knowledge and seeks deeper understanding, ultimately leading to a pact with the devil, Mephistopheles. This classic tale explores themes of ambition, desire, and the struggle between good and evil, painting a poignant portrait of human ambition and existential inquiry. The opening of "Faust" sets the stage for the central conflict of the narrative. It begins with Faust expressing his disillusionment with traditional forms of knowledge, including philosophy, law, medicine, and theology. Despite his extensive studies and accolades, he feels unfulfilled and yearns for more profound enlightenment. This dissatisfaction drives him to explore magic and summon spirits, seeking answers beyond the constraints of earthly understanding. His struggle with internal desires and the quest for meaning are immediately established, leading to his inevitable encounter with Mephistopheles, the devil with whom he makes a fateful bargain. The initial verses and dialogues introduce the philosophical and moral dilemmas that will be central to Faust's journey throughout the play. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832
EBook No.: 21000
Published: Apr 6, 2007
Downloads: 1557
Language: German
Subject: German poetry
Subject: Legends -- Germany -- Drama
Subject: Faust, -approximately 1540 -- Drama
Subject: Magicians -- Drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.