Faust: Part One (The World's Classics)

Goethe, J. W. von

ISBN 10: 0192816667 / ISBN 13: 9780192816665

Published by Oxford University Press, 1987

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Synopsis:

The legend of Faust grew up in the sixteenth century, a time of transition between medieval and modern culture in Germany. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832) adapted the story of the wandering conjuror who accepts Mephistopheles'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 rhymed verse, following the original, it preserves the essence of Goethe's meaning without sacrifice to archaism or over-modern idiom. It is as near an `equivalent' rendering of the German as has yet been achieved.

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).

Bibliographic Details

Title: Faust: Part One (The World's Classics)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication Date: 1987
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good