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Goethe's Faust

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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Goethe's Faust

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1808

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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Goethe's Faust

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1808
Book Details
Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Germany • 16th century

Publication Year

1808

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Faust by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe follows the intellectual and emotional journey of Dr. Faust, a scholar disillusioned with life. Seeking deeper meaning and worldly pleasures, Faust makes a pact with Mephistopheles, a demon, leading to a series of profound experiences and moral dilemmas. The play examines themes of ambition, desire, and redemption.

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Goethe's Faust is a monumental work blending dramatic, philosophical, and poetic elements, celebrated for its profound exploration of human ambition and existential struggle. Reviews praise its rich language and complex characters but note its dense and sometimes challenging narrative. The tragedy's innovative structure remains influential, yet it may not appeal to all modern readers.

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Who Should Read Goethe's Faust?

A reader who would enjoy Goethe's Faust by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is typically drawn to complex, philosophical themes and classic literature. Similar to those who appreciate the depth of works like Dante's Divine Comedy or Marlowe's Doctor Faustus, they relish exploring moral dilemmas, human ambition, and metaphysical inquiries.

Book Details
Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Germany • 16th century

Publication Year

1808

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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