Der Satansgedanke by Rudolf Hans Bartsch
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"Der Satansgedanke" by Rudolf Hans Bartsch is a fictional novel written in the early 20th century. The story interweaves historical figures like the alchemist Paracelsus and the legendary Doctor Faustus within a richly detailed narrative that explores themes of knowledge, ambition, and morality. At the heart of the novel is Doctor Johannes Faust, a complex character who grapples with the implications of his pursuit of knowledge and power, venturing into dark and
forbidden realms. The opening of the novel introduces a Gothic atmosphere filled with intrigue, featuring Faust's melancholic introspection and troubled history. Readers encounter Helena, the beautiful daughter of a wealthy merchant, who harbors an unfulfilled longing connected to Faust's enigmatic persona. As Faust engages with students and other characters, their discussions touch upon weighty philosophical and theological dilemmas surrounding the nature of humanity, belief, and the seductive allure of power. This power struggle is mirrored in the relationships and conflicts between various characters, notably the ambitious student, Sympert Stainer, who becomes entangled in Faust's world of dark knowledge. This rich opening sets the stage for a narrative that promises to explore the boundaries of human aspiration and the dangers inherent in seeking absolute truth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Bartsch, Rudolf Hans, 1873-1952 |
|---|---|
| Title | Der Satansgedanke |
| Credits |
Produced by Norbert H. Langkau, Jana Srna, Norbert Müller and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Austrian fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 49940 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-49940-6 |
| Release Date | Sep 11, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 444 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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