Faust: Der Tragödie erster Teil by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
"Faust: Der Tragödie erster Teil" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a dramatic work written during the late 18th century. The play delves into the struggles of the titular character, Faust, a disillusioned scholar who seeks greater meaning in life and ultimately makes a fateful pact with the devil, Mephistopheles. This timeless exploration of desire, knowledge, and the human condition poses profound philosophical questions about the nature of existence and fulfillment. The
opening of the play introduces readers to Faust's profound existential crisis as he grapples with the limitations of his academic achievements, despite being a knowledgeable scholar. He laments his inability to find joy and satisfaction in the traditional fields of study—philosophy, law, medicine, and theology. In his despair, he turns to magic, seeking knowledge beyond what is humanly possible, culminating in a yearning for deeper spiritual and existential insights. The text also hints at Faust's future encounter with Mephistopheles, setting the stage for the unfolding tragedy as the text explores themes of ambition, the quest for knowledge, and the dynamic tension between good and evil. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832 |
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| Title | Faust: Der Tragödie erster Teil |
| Note |
Followed by Part 2 PG#2230 Cf. English Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faust,_Part_1 Cf. German Wikipedia: http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faust_I |
| Note | Reading ease score: 93.3 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Credits | Michael Pullen |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | German poetry |
| Subject | Legends -- Germany -- Drama |
| Subject | Faust, -approximately 1540 -- Drama |
| Subject | Magicians -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 2229 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2000 |
| Most Recently Updated | May 26, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1530 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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