Goethe's Faust
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| Rating | : | 4.16 (505 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0385031149 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 512 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-09-24 |
| Language | : | German |
DESCRIPTION:
The best translation of Faust available, this volume provides the original German text and its English counterpart on facing pages. Includes Part One and selections from Part Two.. Walter Kaufmann's translation conveys the poetic beauty and rhythm as well as the complex depth of Goethe's language
E. A. Bucchianeri said A pleasure to read.. Faust: Part One (Oxford World's Classic)Goethe's "Faust" is arguably the most important milestone in Romantic literature. Taking the famous medieval legend of Dr. Faustus and his pact with the devil, Goethe adapted the tale of old, and transformed it into a great love story, and a probing poetical tract on the natur. OAKSHAMAN said "Breathe, spirit, soar!". I have no doubt that this is the best English translation of Faust. It is certainly the translation for those who love the tale. All the life and humor and glory shines through. It is not a "scholar's" translation. It is still fully alive.I know that people avoid Faust for being too formidable and daunting. They nee. "Four Stars" according to mls. I prefer the old translations for the poetry for this half, but this newer one is much more readable.
S. Byatt, from the Preface . " One of those great works of literature into which a writer has been able to combine his ranging preoccupations and understanding as he worked." -A