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Title: Faust: Der Tragödie zweiter Teil

Note: Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Note: Preceded by Part 1 PG #2229
Cf. English Wikipedia: http: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faust,_Part_2
Cf. German Wikipedia: http: //de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faust_II

Credits: Produced by Michael Pullen

Summary: "Faust: Der Tragödie zweiter Teil" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a dramatic work written during the late 18th to early 19th century. The play continues the profound exploration of human experience and ambition initiated in the first part of "Faust," focusing on themes such as desire, creativity, and the quest for meaning. The central character, Dr. Heinrich Faust, grapples with his aspirations and existential dilemmas, accompanied by the enigmatic figure of Mephistopheles. The opening of the play establishes an ethereal atmosphere, depicting Faust in a tranquil, natural setting, troubled by unrest and seeking solace in sleep. He is surrounded by spirits and magical beings that embody the dualities of life, including beauty and torment, as they sing of spring and renewal. Faust's soliloquy reveals his yearning to strive for higher existence and deeper understanding of life, suggesting his perpetual quest for fulfillment. As the scene transitions to a courtly setting, political tensions arise, indicating that Faust's journey will intertwine with the broader implications of power and human fate, underscored by Mephistopheles' cunning presence. The narrative hints at the exploration of further mystical acts, emphasizing the interplay of personal ambition and societal constructs. Thus, the beginning portion of this dramatic piece sets the stage for Faust's ongoing journey through ambition, existential contemplation, and the mysteries that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832

EBook No.: 2230

Published: Jun 1, 2000

Downloads: 469

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: Der Tragödie zweiter Teil

Note: Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Note: Preceded by Part 1 PG #2229
Cf. English Wikipedia: http: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faust,_Part_2
Cf. German Wikipedia: http: //de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faust_II

Credits: Produced by Michael Pullen

Summary: "Faust: Der Tragödie zweiter Teil" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a dramatic work written during the late 18th to early 19th century. The play continues the profound exploration of human experience and ambition initiated in the first part of "Faust," focusing on themes such as desire, creativity, and the quest for meaning. The central character, Dr. Heinrich Faust, grapples with his aspirations and existential dilemmas, accompanied by the enigmatic figure of Mephistopheles. The opening of the play establishes an ethereal atmosphere, depicting Faust in a tranquil, natural setting, troubled by unrest and seeking solace in sleep. He is surrounded by spirits and magical beings that embody the dualities of life, including beauty and torment, as they sing of spring and renewal. Faust's soliloquy reveals his yearning to strive for higher existence and deeper understanding of life, suggesting his perpetual quest for fulfillment. As the scene transitions to a courtly setting, political tensions arise, indicating that Faust's journey will intertwine with the broader implications of power and human fate, underscored by Mephistopheles' cunning presence. The narrative hints at the exploration of further mystical acts, emphasizing the interplay of personal ambition and societal constructs. Thus, the beginning portion of this dramatic piece sets the stage for Faust's ongoing journey through ambition, existential contemplation, and the mysteries that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832

EBook No.: 2230

Published: Jun 1, 2000

Downloads: 469

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.