Faust: Ein Gedicht by Woldemar Nürnberger

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Author Nürnberger, Woldemar, 1818-1869
Title Faust: Ein Gedicht
Note Reading ease score: 74.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Geoff Carver
Summary "Faust: Ein Gedicht" by Woldemar Nürnberger is a poetic exploration of themes related to knowledge, ambition, and existential angst, written in the early 19th century. It centers on the character of Faust, a learned physician who grapples with his insatiable thirst for knowledge and the deep melancholy that follows his pursuit of ultimate truth. As Faust navigates the complex interplay of temptation and despair, he encounters supernatural elements that challenge his understanding of life and morality. The opening of the work presents Faust immersed in contemplation within his dimly lit home, reflecting on the limitations of human knowledge and the existential dilemmas he faces. He is portrayed as a tortured soul, caught between worldly pursuits and a spiritual longing that eludes him. As he wrestles with these intense inner conflicts, Faust is visited by Mephisto, a devilish figure whose presence signifies the allure of forbidden knowledge and further complicates Faust's quest for fulfillment. The intensity of Faust's struggles and his emotional turmoil set the stage for a deeper exploration of the consequences of ambition and the human condition as the narrative unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Poetry
Category Text
EBook-No. 54730
Release Date
Most Recently Updated May 16, 2017
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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