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Faust in Plain and Simple English: First Part of the Tragedy: (A Modern Translation and the Original Version) - Softcover

Von Goethe, Johann Wolfgang

 
9781511780162: Faust in Plain and Simple English: First Part of the Tragedy: (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1511780169 ISBN 13: 9781511780162
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015

Synopsis

“Sell your soul to the devil”—you’ve heard the phrase. But did you know it comes from one of the most haunting works in literary history?

Goethe’s Faust is the ultimate tale of ambition, temptation, and damnation. A brilliant man makes a deal with the devil in exchange for knowledge and pleasure—but pays a terrifying price. With themes that echo through modern horror and psychological drama, Faust still shocks, thrills, and captivates.

The problem? Most English translations are dense and difficult to follow. That’s where this edition helps. It presents the original English translation side by side with a modern, easy-to-understand retelling, so you can enjoy the story without losing its depth—or getting stuck in the language.

Whether you're a student trying to break down the text or just a curious reader exploring a literary classic, this edition makes Goethe’s dark masterpiece more accessible than ever.

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Publisher
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Publication date
2015
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1511780169
ISBN 13 
9781511780162
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
148