Faust (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Part One & Two: The Tragic Tale of an Over-Ambitious ManBy Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Length25h 36m
About this audiobook
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Faust is a monumental dramatic poem that transforms the old German legend of the scholar who bargains with the devil into a searching meditation on knowledge, desire, guilt, and redemption. Written in a dazzling variety of meters, tones, and dramatic forms, it moves from metaphysical prologue to tragic love story, from satire to classical allegory. Standing at the crossroads of Enlightenment rationalism, Sturm und Drang intensity, and Weimar Classicism, Faust is both a national epic and a universal drama of restless modern consciousness. Goethe spent much of his life shaping Faust, from early drafts in the 1770s to the completed second part published posthumously in 1832. His breadth as poet, scientist, statesman, and philosopher informs the work's extraordinary range. Goethe's own fascination with nature, classical antiquity, human striving, and the limits of reason is embodied in Faust, whose pact with Mephistopheles dramatizes the peril and grandeur of boundless aspiration. This book is essential for readers interested in world literature, philosophical drama, or the evolution of the modern self. Demanding yet richly rewarding, Faust offers inexhaustible insights into ambition, temptation, love, and salvation.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics
Length25 hrs 36 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 18, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
26XVI. Martha’s Garden
2Introduction
27XVII. At the Fountain
3Historical Context
28XVIII. Donjon
4Synopsis (Selection)
29XIX. Night
5- Faust (Part One)
30XX. Cathedral
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6Preface
31XXI. Walpurgis–Night
7An Goethe
32XXII. Walpurgis–Night’s Dream
8Dedication
33XXIII. Dreary Day
9Prelude at the Theatre
34XXIV. Night
10Prologue in Heaven
35XXV. Dungeon
11First Part of the Tragedy
36- Faust (Part Two)
12II. Before the City–Gate
37Dramatis Personæ
13III. The Study
38Act I.
14IV. The Study
39Act II.
15V. Auerbach’s Cellar in Leipzig
40Act III.
16VI. Witches’ Kitchen
41Act IV.
17VII. Street
42Act V.
18VIII. Evening a Small, Neatly Kept Chamber
43- Faustus (Translated by Samuel Taylor Coleridge)
19IX. Promenade
44Criticisms:
20X. The Neighbor’s House
45Life of Johann Wolfgang Goethe (James Sime)
21XI. A Street
46Chapter I.
22XII. Garden
47Chapter II.
23XIII. A Garden–Arbor
48Chapter III.
24XIV. Forest and Cavern
49Chapter IV.
25XV. Margaret’s Room
50Chapter V.
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