
Goethe's Faust by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a captivating exploration of ambition, morality, and the human condition. The book delves deep into existential and moral fabric as Faust deals with the devil, seeking after gold, influence, power, and more, only to face twisted outcomes. The tale of Faust is a probing poetical tract on the nature of good and evil, salvation and damnation, failing and striving, all while presenting a great love story and a profound insight into the human soul.
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Triggers include themes of suicide, tragic romance, and moral ambiguity, which may be sensitive for some readers.
Has Romance?
There is a significant romantic element in the relationship between Faust and Gretchen, leading to tragic outcomes.
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The best translation of Faust available, this volume provides the original German text and its English counterpart on facing pages. Walter Kaufmann's translation conveys the poetic beauty and rhythm as well as the complex depth of Goethe's language. Includes Part One and selections from Part Two.
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