| Author |
Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832 |
| Translator |
Forsman, Kaarlo, 1851-1918 |
| Title |
Faust I
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 61.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goethe%27s_Faust
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| Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Faust I" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a dramatic play written in the late 18th century. The work embarks on an exploration of the human experience through its central character, Faust, a scholar disillusioned with his pursuit of knowledge. In a quest to transcend the limits of human knowledge and experience, he encounters themes of temptation, desire, and the essence of existence itself, setting the stage for a profound existential journey. The opening of "Faust I" introduces us to the character of Faust, who is deeply dissatisfied with his life and the limitations of his academic pursuits. He expresses feelings of despair over his inability to achieve true understanding, lamenting that despite his extensive knowledge in various fields, he remains unfulfilled. As he struggles with his discontent, Faust yearns for a greater transcendental experience, leading him to contemplate turning to magical powers and ultimately drawing the attention of the devilish character Mefistofeles. The scene is set for Faust's internal conflict between ambition, morality, and the allure of forbidden knowledge, foreshadowing the dramatic encounters that will unfold throughout the play. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
German poetry
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| Subject |
Legends -- Germany -- Drama
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| Subject |
Faust, -approximately 1540 -- Drama
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| Subject |
Magicians -- Drama
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
18348 |
| Release Date |
May 8, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jul 28, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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