| Faust: A Dramatic Poem Contributor(s): Von Goethe, Johann Wolfgang (Author) |
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ISBN: 1103878611 ISBN-13: 9781103878611 Publisher: BiblioLife OUR PRICE: $24.98 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2009 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: A major new translation of one of the greatest dramatic-poetic works in all of German literature A magnificent drama shaped by themes of redemption and salvation, "Faust" is the magnum opus of Goethe, athe last true polymath to walk the eartha (George Eliot). As his journey continues, Faust follows Mephistopheles through ancient Greek mythology. Deeply smitten by the incomparably beautiful Helen of Troy, Faust marries Helen, embodying for Goethe his aimaginative longing to join poetically the Romantic medievalism of the Germanic West to the classical genius of the Greeks.a "Faust, Part II" even includes eerie premonitions of such modern phenomena as inflation and the creation of life by scientific synthesis. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Drama | European - General |
| Dewey: 832.6 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 7.99" W x 5" (0.68 lbs) 284 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Germany |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. |