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OF all modern literary productions, Goethe's Faust is entitled to be called the most remarkable and the great est. It is the master-piece not only of a great poet, but of a great nation; not only of a nation but of an age: it is the repre sentative of an era in the history of human progress. Like the master-pieces of former ages - like the Iliad of Homer, the Divine Comedy of Dante. The Dramas of Shakes peare - it has in its peculiar sphere no pro totype. Like them it may be followed by many imitations; but like them it seems to have preoccupied its own sublime re gionofpoesy. It shines there in the bright ness of immortality, and no successor can be expected to share its preeminence or dim its unapproachable splendor.
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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).
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book analyzes Goethe's Faust, widely celebrated as modern literature's greatest and most profound work and an epic expression of the struggles of the human spirit. The author provides a close reading of the poem, exploring its innovative themes and motifs within the broader context of German literature and philosophy. They delve into the complex relationship between Faust and Mephistopheles, representing the clash between free will and fate, and examine the significance of the poem's open-ended conclusion, suggesting Faust's ultimate salvation despite his pact with the devil. The author argues that Faust is not merely a cautionary tale but a philosophical masterpiece that illuminates the human condition and the quest for knowledge and meaning in the face of existential doubt. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332872121_0
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