Faust: Part One
“Faust: Part One” by J. W. von Goethe is a significant work published by OUP Oxford on May 8, 2008. This edition spans 240 pages and is presented in English. The book explores the legend of Faust, a tale that originated in the sixteenth century during a pivotal cultural transition in Germany. Goethe’s adaptation follows the story of a conjuror who makes a pact with Mephistopheles, trading his soul for greater knowledge, and it reflects the depth of Goethe’s literary mastery developed over six decades.
Readers will find that this translation by David Luke is crafted in rhymed verse, maintaining the essence of Goethe’s original meaning while avoiding the pitfalls of archaic language or overly modern expressions. This edition is part of the Oxford World’s Classics series, which has been dedicated to providing a wide range of literature while ensuring scholarly accuracy. The text is accompanied by features designed to enhance understanding, making it a valuable resource for those interested in drama and classic literature.
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The legend of Faust grew up in the sixteenth century, a time of transition between medieval and modern culture in Germany. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832) adopted the story of the wandering conjuror who accepts Mephistopheles’s offer of a pact, selling his soul for the devil’s greater knowledge; over a period of 60 years he produced one of the greatest dramatic and poetic masterpieces of European literature. David Luke’s recent translation, specially commissioned for The World’s Classics series, has all the virtues of previous classic translations of Faust, and none of their shortcomings. Cast in rhymed verse, following the original, it preserves the essence of Goethe’s meaning without sacrifice to archaism or over-modern idiom. It is as near an `equivalent’ rendering of the German as has been achieved. 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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