Faust. Part OneFaust. Part One
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Current format, Book, 2008, , All copies in use. Offered in 0 more formatsThis new translation, in rhymed verse, of Goethe's <em>Faust</em>--one of the greatest dramatic and poetic masterpieces of European literature--preserves the essence of Goethe's meaning without resorting either to an overly literal, archaic translation or to an overly modern idiom. It remains the<br>nearest "equivalent" rendering of the German ever achieved.<br><br>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<br>knowledge; over a period of 60 years he produced one of the greatest dramatic and poetic masterpieces of European literature.<br><br>David Luke's recent translation, specially commissioned for the <strong>Oxford World's Classics</strong> series, has all the virtues of previous classic translations of <em>Faust</em>, and none of their shortcomings. Cast in rhymed verse, following the original, it preserves the essence of Goethe's meaning without sacrifice<br>to archaism or over-modern idiom. <br><br><strong>About the Series: </strong>For over 100 years<strong> Oxford World's Classics </strong>has made available the broadest spectrum 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<br>introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.<br>
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