Faust: Pt. 1 (World's Classics S.) - Hardcover

Goethe, Johann Wolfgang Von

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0192510401 ISBN 13: 9780192510402

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1987

Synopsis

The legend of the Faust grew up in the sixteenth century, a time of transition between medieval and modern culture in Germany. John Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832) adapted the story of the wandering conjurer who accepts Mephistophele's offer of a pact, selling his soul for the devil's greater knowledge; over a period of 60 years he produced one of the greatest dramatic and poetic masterpieces of European literature. David Luke's recent translation is cast in rhythemed verse, following the original. It preserves the essence of Goethe's meaning without sacrifice to archism or over-modern idiom. It is as near an 'equivalent' rendering of the German as has yet been achieved.

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About the Author:

The German poet, novelist, playwright, courtier, scientist, and philosopher Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832) ranks among the greatest authors of Western literature. His best known writings include "The Sorrows of Young Werther" (his first novel) and "Faust" (a drama in two parts).

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1987
• ISBN 10: 0192510401
• ISBN 13: 9780192510402
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 240