Faust: A Lyric Drama in Five Acts by Gounod, Barbier, and Carré

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Author Gounod, Charles, 1818-1893
Author Barbier, Jules, 1825-1901
Author Carré, Michel, 1819-1872
Contributor Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832
Title Faust: A Lyric Drama in Five Acts
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Summary "Faust: A Lyric Drama in Five Acts" by Gounod, Barbier, and Carré is an opera liberetto written in the mid-19th century. The story is based on Goethe's legendary tale about Faust, a disillusioned scholar who makes a pact with the devil, Mephistopheles, in hopes of regaining his lost youth and experiencing life anew. Central to this drama is Faust's obsession with love, leading him to Marguerite, whose tragic fate unfurls as Faust’s desires consume him and her. At the start of the opera, we find Faust alone in his study, filled with despair over life's meaninglessness. Attempting to end his existence, he is interrupted by the joyous songs of maidens and laborers, igniting a tumult of emotions within him. Cursing humanity, he calls upon the devil for assistance, leading to the entrance of Mephistopheles, who offers him youth and pleasure in exchange for his soul. Fascinated by a vision of Marguerite, Faust eagerly enters into the pact, setting the stage for a cascade of tragic events that will unfold throughout the acts. This opening portion establishes the motifs of despair, longing, and the seductive allure of temptation that drive the narrative forward. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class ML: Music: Literature of music
Subject Operas -- Librettos
Subject Faust, -approximately 1540 -- Drama
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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