Faust, Paperback by Goethe, Johann Wolfgang Von; Luke, David (TRN), Brand New...

Description: Faust, Paperback by Goethe, Johann Wolfgang Von; Luke, David (TRN), ISBN 019953621X, ISBN-13 9780199536214, Brand New, Free shipping in the US This new translation, in rhymed verse, of Goethes Faust--one of the greatest dramatic and poetic masterpieces of European literature--preserves the essence of Goethes meaning without resorting either to an overly literal, archaic translation or to an overly modern idiom. It remains the
nearest "equivalent" rendering of the German ever achieved.

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 (1) adopted the story of the wandering conjuror who accepts Mephistopheless offer of a pact, selling his soul for the devils greater
knowledge; over a period of 60 years he produced one of the greatest dramatic and poetic masterpieces of European literature.

David Lukes recent translation, specially commissioned for the Oxford Worlds 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 Goethes meaning without sacrifice
to archaism or over-modern idiom.

About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford Worlds Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxfords commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert
introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.