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Faust: Part Two
Faust: Part Two | J. W. von Goethe
Loosely connected with Part One and the German legend of Faust, Part Two is a dramatic epic rather than a strictly constructed drama. It is conceived as an act of homage to classical Greek culture and inspired above all by the world of story-telling and myth at the heart of the Greek tradition, as well as owing some of its material to the Arabian Nights tales. The restless and ruthless hero, advised by his cynical demon-companion Mephistopheles, visits classical Greece i search of the beautiful Helen of Troy. Returning to modern times, he seeks to crown his career by gaining control of the elements, and at his death is carried up into the unkown regions, still in pursuit of the `Eternal Feminine'. David Luke's translation of Part One won the European Poetry Translation Prize. Here he again imitates the varied verse-forms of the original, and provides a highly readable - and actable - translation, supported by an introduction, full notes, and an index of classical mythology. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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Jari-chan
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BorosLili
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AZ ÚR
S Faust? Ismered?
MEFISZTÓ
A doktort?
AZ ÚR
Ő a szolgám!
MEFISZTÓ
Az ám! Szolgál is téged furcsa kedvvel.

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julesG
Faust | Goethe
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#nonbookish post

Went to a singing workshop at the local theatre. We were working on one of the rehearsal stages where they are practicing for an opera version of Faust.

rockpools That sounds like a great afternoon! 5y
GingerAntics Oh, Faust is on my reading list!!! 5y
julesG @GingerAntics It was required reading in school. And like some of Goethe's poems, we dissected it. 5y
GingerAntics Must everything be dissected? What about just enjoying it and discussing it? Gah. 5y
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MrBook
Faust | Goethe
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3 more books replenishing the #MostInfluential Books Display! 😁

Have you read any of these?!

#LitsyLovesLibraries #MrBooksDisplays

Bklover Dune ❤️❤️ 5y
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Deifio I read Dune and Fauat. I think everyone in Germany had to read Goethe's Faust in school. 5y
rwmg Dune 5y
RealBooks4ever I read Faust. It was good but not good enough to keep in my permanent library! 💜📚 5y
Tonton Read all three🌟 5y
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teafetish
Faust | Goethe
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And let's not forget to see if I can finish this book in two days, ,(I actually think it's one of those that you'll savour for a lifetime) for a local book club

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tournevis
Faust | Goethe
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#DevilsDue TNG 4.13 Yet another Phase II script adapted for TNG. This one is not exactly good but it's entertaining at least. Courtroom drama with a side of con artist. Just your basic Faustian deal plot with a techno twist.

Of course Faust is what I pick! The Foundational Faust™ is Goethe's, one I have not read since early adolescence. Alternatively Christopher Marlowe's Doctor Faustus works in a pinch.

#day19 #startreksummermay

Megabooks Nice choices! 👍🏻🖖🏻 6y
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melinat
Faust | Goethe

i am part of that power which eternally wills evil and eternally works good.

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Runner5ive
Faust | Goethe
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Pickpick

Haven't been able to do much reading since I have returned to uni, but I just finished Faust! Just in time for book club this Saturday. Now I'm going to read more about contract law 🙄

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julesG
Faust | Goethe
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Dr Faust can say, #SoldMySoul and #📝 #signed a contract with Mephisto.

#TuneIntoNovember @Cinfhen @Robothugs
#emojinov @RealLifeReading

Pic from internet

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Chey12
Faust | Goethe

Who knew the devil could be fun?

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sneirr
Faust | Goethe
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I gave this 4 stars on goodreads mostly because of the first part. The second part got very confusing and I kind of lost track of the plot and the characters (reading the translator's notes cleared a lot of things up though). I loved the character of Mephistopheles and I loved his and Faust's banter. Even though M. is playing Faust to get his soul, they become quite the dynamic duo and I would say maybe even friends.

sneirr Even though I liked the second pary less than the first, I do think it's necessary for the plot. (And Goethe does some amazing things with Greek mythology and with language.) The second part shows how Faust keeps wanting bigger things and ultimately remains unfulfilled (thus winning his bet against Mephistopheles!). It shows clearly this tragedy is about the modern human condition. 8y
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