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Faust: Der Tragödie erster und zweiter Teil. Urfaust

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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Faust: Der Tragödie erster und zweiter Teil. Urfaust

Fiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 2007

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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Faust: Der Tragödie erster und zweiter Teil. Urfaust

Fiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

777

Format

Poem • Fiction

Setting

Germany • 19th century

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Faust: Der Tragödie erster und zweiter Teil and Urfaust explore themes of ambition, desire, and the quest for knowledge. The story follows Faust, a scholar who struggles with his limitations, and his pact with Mephistopheles, revealing profound insights into the human condition and the duality of good and evil.

Mysterious

Melancholic

Fantastical

Contemplative

Dark

Reviews & Readership

4.3

1,146 ratings

75%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Faust: Der Tragödie erster und zweiter Teil. Urfaust by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is lauded for its profound philosophical themes and richly crafted characters. The intricate language and dense text can be daunting for some readers, but its exploration of the human condition resonates widely. The complex narrative structure challenges, yet rewards those who engage fully.

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Who Should Read Faust: Der Tragödie erster und zweiter Teil. Urfaust?

A reader who enjoys Faust: Der Tragödie erster und zweiter Teil. Urfaust likely appreciates complex philosophical themes, classical literature, and drama. Fans of works like Paradise Lost by John Milton or The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri would be similarly captivated by its exploration of human ambition and morality.

4.3

1,146 ratings

75%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

777

Format

Poem • Fiction

Setting

Germany • 19th century

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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