Faust — Part 1 by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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Author Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832
Title Faust — Part 1
Note Translation of: Faust, 1. Theil
Note Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Prepared by David Reed
Summary "Faust — Part 1" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a dramatic work written in the late 18th to early 19th century. This iconic play revolves around the character of Dr. Heinrich Faust, a disillusioned scholar who, in his quest for deeper meaning and fulfillment, makes a pact with the devil. This profound tale explores themes of ambition, desire, knowledge, and the human condition, ultimately delving into the moral implications of Faust's choices and the consequences that follow. At the start of the narrative, we find Faust in a Gothic chamber, deeply dissatisfied with his life despite his extensive academic knowledge. Yearning for a greater understanding of the world, he considers turning to magic to unlock the mysteries of existence. In this moment of desperation, he invokes a spirit but is frightened by its appearance. Subsequently, Faust is interrupted by his assistant, Wagner, who embodies the mundane and the ordinary, contrasting Faust's lofty ambitions. The opening scenes set the stage for Faust's impending journey and the influential pact he will strike with Mephistopheles, the devil, marking the beginning of his exploration of earthly pleasures and the eternal struggle between good and evil. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject German poetry -- Translations into English
Subject Legends -- Germany -- Drama
Subject Faust, -approximately 1540 -- Drama
Subject Magicians -- Drama
Category Text
EBook-No. 3023
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 25, 2016
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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