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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Faust, Part One

Johann Wolfgang von GoetheFiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1829

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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Faust

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1829
Book Details
Pages

241

Format

Play • Fiction

Setting

Germany • Medieval

Theme
Publication Year

1829

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16-18 years

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In Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's dramatic poem, Faust, Part One, the scholar Faust makes a pact with Mephistopheles, the Devil, in a quest for greater meaning, passion, and profound experiences, which ultimately leads to his deep involvement with a young woman named Gretchen, resulting in tragic consequences. The text includes themes related to emotional distress, the death of children, and sexual exploitation.

Mysterious

Dark

Contemplative

Fantastical

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

4.3

4 ratings

75%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

0%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Faust by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is celebrated for its profound exploration of human ambition, morality, and the quest for meaning. Readers praise its rich, poetic language and intellectual depth. However, some find its complex themes and dense prose challenging. Overall, it remains a seminal work in Western literature for its philosophical and literary value.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Faust?

Readers who savor deep philosophical questions, complex characters, and themes of ambition and redemption will enjoy Faust by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Comparable to Dante's Inferno or Marlowe's Doctor Faustus, it attracts those fascinated by classic literature and the human condition. Perfect for admirers of existential and metaphysical exploration.

4.3

4 ratings

75%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

0%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

241

Format

Play • Fiction

Setting

Germany • Medieval

Theme
Publication Year

1829

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16-18 years

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