Faust: Der Tragödie zweiter Teil

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832

Language:

German

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Faust: Der Tragödie zweiter Teil" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a dramatic work written during the late 18th to early 19th century. The play continues the profound exploration of human experience and ambition initiated in the first part of "Faust," focusing on themes such as desire, creativity, and the quest for meaning. The central character, Dr. Heinrich Faust, grapples with his aspirations and existential dilemmas, accompanied by the enigmatic figure of Mephistopheles. The opening of the play establishes an ethereal atmosphere, depicting Faust in a tranquil, natural setting, troubled by unrest and seeking solace in sleep. He is surrounded by spirits and magical beings that embody the dualities of life, including beauty and torment, as they sing of spring and renewal. Faust's soliloquy reveals his yearning to strive for higher existence and deeper understanding of life, suggesting his perpetual quest for fulfillment. As the scene transitions to a courtly setting, political tensions arise, indicating that Faust's journey will intertwine with the broader implications of power and human fate, underscored by Mephistopheles' cunning presence. The narrative hints at the exploration of further mystical acts, emphasizing the interplay of personal ambition and societal constructs. Thus, the beginning portion of this dramatic piece sets the stage for Faust's ongoing journey through ambition, existential contemplation, and the mysteries that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Michael Pullen

Notes:

Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Preceded by Part 1 PG#2229 Cf. English Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faust,_Part_2 Cf. German Wikipedia: http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faust_II

Release date is 2000-06-01