Faust. Tragedy = Faust. Eine Tragödie. Goethe I.V.

Medieval alchemist and warlock Dr. Faust sold his soul to the devil in pursuit of knowledge and pleasures - this is the plot of the German legend that Goethe laid the basis of the Faust tragedy. His tragedy is about the strength of the human spirit, the desire to comprehend the secrets of the universe, mistakes on the life path, doubts and tireless searches contrary to all difficulties. Goethe created a multifaceted work in which antiquity, the Middle Ages and New Time are intertwined, various views on the place of man in the world are faced, disputes about the development of art are underway, philosophical and religious issues are raised, so everyone will find what will be interesting to him in Faust.

This publication provides a translation of N. A. Kholodkovsky, marked by the Pushkin Prize, accompanied by sophisticated illustrations of the Austrian artist Franz Xavier Simma.

For the convenience of reading, each stanza in Russian is located opposite the corresponding stanza in German. The parallel text will easily compare the text of the original with the translation, pay attention to the difficulties that the translator faced, and note the most accurately translated fragments.

Lenasa tape, sophisticated design and cover with silver embossing add sophistication and attractiveness the book. It can be purchased not only for your collection, but also as a gift to dear and close people.