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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
ISBN 9780140449013
Rs. 798
Penguin Classics
Faust, Part 1
the first part of the tragedy
Who it's for: readers of classic literature and philosophical drama
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's 'Faust, Part 1' is a seminal work of German literature chronicling Dr. Faust, a scholar dissatisfied with life, who enters a pact with the devil Mephistopheles for unlimited knowledge and pleasure. This dramatic poem delves into profound themes of human desire, ambition, and the eternal struggle between good and evil.Why You Should Read? Explore a foundational work of Western literature on human ambition and meaning. Engage with a masterpiece of philosophical inquiry and German Romanticism. Examine universal themes of temptation, redemption, and existential struggle.
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- Seminal work of German literature and German Romanticism
- Chronicles Dr. Faust's pact with Mephistopheles for knowledge and pleasure
- Explores themes of desire, ambition, and the eternal struggle between good and evil
- Translated by David Constantine, published by Penguin Classics
- Includes illustrations and stage history
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Questions about this book
What is Faust, Part 1 about?
It is a dramatic poem about Dr. Faust, a dissatisfied scholar who makes a pact with the devil Mephistopheles for unlimited knowledge and pleasure, delving into themes of desire and the conflict between good and evil.
Who is the author and translator?
The author is Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, and the translation is by David Constantine.
What are the main themes?
The main themes include good and evil, redemption, ambition, temptation, and existential struggle.
Is this the complete Faust?
No, this is Part 1 only, as indicated by the subtitle 'the first part of the tragedy'.
What edition is this?
This is a Penguin Classics edition published in 2005, with 182 pages, and includes illustrations and stage history.