Faustus : his life, death, and doom by Friedrich Maximilian Klinger

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Author Klinger, Friedrich Maximilian, 1752-1831
Translator Borrow, George, 1803-1881
Uniform Title Faust's Leben, Thaten und Höllenfahrt. English
Title Faustus : his life, death, and doom
Note Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Transcribed from the 1864 W. Kent and Co. edition by David Price
Summary "Faustus: His Life, Death, and Doom" by Friedrich Maximilian Klinger is a romance in prose written in the early 19th century. This work reinterprets the classic tale of Faust, focusing on the character Faustus, who embarks on a desperate quest for knowledge and power, willing to confront dark forces and make morally questionable choices in pursuit of his desires. The themes of ambition, existential seeking, and the consequences of one's actions are woven throughout the narrative, providing a rich commentary on the human condition. The opening of the book introduces Faustus, a man struggling with the limitations of traditional knowledge and faith, prompting him to delve into the dark arts of magic in pursuit of answers that elude him. As he grapples with his aspirations and despair, Faustus contemplates selling his soul to gain knowledge and power. His journey takes him from his home in Mayence to Frankfort, where he aims to sell a printed Bible, only to be met with rejection. Discouraged by his financial plight and the perceived injustices of the world, Faustus begins to entertain a pact with the devil, becoming increasingly tormented by his competing desires for knowledge, autonomy, and the moral implications of his knowledge-seeking journey. This tension sets the stage for a dramatic exploration of his character's choices and their ramifications. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Faust, -approximately 1540 -- Fiction
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