Project Gutenberg 2020-09-14 Public domain in the USA. 1396 Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von 1749 1832 Von Goethe, Johann Wolfgang Goethe, J. W. (Johann Wolfgang) Goethe, Juan Wolfgango Blackie, John Stuart 1809 1895 Blackie, J. Stuart 85240000 Faust: A Tragedy Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goethe%27s_Faust Produced by David Thomas "Faust: A Tragedy" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a dramatic poem written in the early 19th century. It explores the profound themes of ambition, knowledge, and the human condition through the character of Dr. Faustus, a scholar who makes a pact with the devil, Mephistopheles, in exchange for knowledge and worldly pleasures. This classic work examines the consequences of Faustus's insatiable desire for enlightenment and fulfillment, ultimately grappling with moral and existential dilemmas that resonate deeply within the human experience. The opening of "Faust" presents an introduction to the characters and the thematic underpinnings of the narrative. It begins with Johann Stuart Blackie's translation and a dedication to Goethe, emphasizing the complexity of the task of translating such a significant work. The narrative sets the stage for the exploration of Doctor Faustus's character, his yearning for knowledge, and the looming spiritual doubts of the era. The translator's preface also reflects on the historical context of the Faust legend, clarifying how it has evolved throughout the centuries, especially during the Reformation. There is a vivid description of the philosophical and theological implications tied to Faustus's story, hinting at the moral conflicts he will face throughout the unfolding drama. This establishes a rich foundation for a text that delves into the age-old battle between ambition and consequence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Tragedies (Drama) Faust, -approximately 1540 -- Drama PT Text Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: Classics of Literature Category: German Literature 518014 2025-07-25T06:52:40.931439 text/html 495653 2024-10-18T06:02:54 text/html 223140 2025-07-25T06:52:51.414405 application/epub+zip 230784 2025-07-25T06:52:42.483436 application/epub+zip 226498 2025-07-25T06:52:41.677441 application/epub+zip 403760 2025-07-25T06:52:56.881380 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 418198 2025-07-25T06:52:50.695422 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 414282 2022-09-28T13:41:23.715827 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 375085 2025-07-25T06:52:35.697503 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 355324 2024-10-18T06:02:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18173 2025-07-25T06:52:57.035359 application/rdf+xml 3475 2025-07-25T06:52:41.839427 image/jpeg 1082 2025-07-25T06:52:41.757439 image/jpeg 213856 2025-07-25T06:52:40.972447 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia de.wikipedia