FAUST - Illustrated & Translated into English in the Original Meters (Literary Classics Series) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Pact with the Devil – The Oldest German LegendBy Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Length6h 57m
About this audiobook
Goethe's Faust stands at the summit of European dramatic poetry, fusing medieval legend, Christian theology, Enlightenment skepticism, and Romantic striving into a vast meditation on knowledge, desire, guilt, and redemption. This illustrated English edition, translated in the original meters, seeks to preserve not only the narrative force of Faust's pact with Mephistopheles but also the rhythmic variety through which Goethe moves from tavern comedy and lyrical intimacy to metaphysical grandeur. Its literary context is equally expansive: a work born from Sturm und Drang energies yet completed in the age of Weimar Classicism. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, poet, dramatist, scientist, statesman, and central figure of German letters, labored over Faust for much of his life. His intellectual range—shaped by classical antiquity, natural philosophy, religious questioning, and the political upheavals of modern Europe—made the Faust myth an ideal vessel for his deepest concerns. In Faust, Goethe transformed a cautionary tale into a universal drama of human aspiration. This volume is highly recommended for readers seeking a faithful encounter with Goethe's masterpiece in English. Scholars, students, and general readers alike will value its metrical ambition, visual accompaniment, and enduring exploration of the restless human soul.
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.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- 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.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
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GenreLiterary Classics
Length6 hrs 57 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 8, 2016
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1FAUST - Illustrated & Translated into English in the Original Meters (Literary Classics Series) (Annotated)
21IX. Promenade
2Introduction
22X. The Neighbor’s House
3Synopsis
23XI. A Street
4Historical Context
24XII. Garden
5Author Biography
25XIII. A Garden–Arbor
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6FAUST - Illustrated & Translated into English in the Original Meters (Literary Classics Series)
26XIV. Forest and Cavern
7Preface
27XV. Margaret’s Room
8An Goethe
28XVI. Martha’s Garden
9Dedication
29XVII. At the Fountain
10Prelude at the Theatre
30XVIII. Donjon
11Prologue in Heaven
31XIX. Night
12First Part of the Tragedy
32XX. Cathedral
13I. Night
33XXI. Walpurgis–Night
14II. Before the City–Gate
34XXII. Walpurgis–Night’s Dream
15III. The Study
35XXIII. Dreary Day
16IV. The Study
36XXIV. Night
17V. Auerbach’s Cellar in Leipzig
37XXV. Dungeon
18VI. Witches’ Kitchen
38Analysis
19VII. Street
39Reflection
20VIII. Evening a Small, Neatly Kept Chamber
40Memorable Quotes
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