Goethe's Faust, Part I: A New American Version by C.F. MacIntyre, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Goethe's Faust, Part I: A New American Version

Goethe's Faust #1

C.F. MacIntyre, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

192 pages • first pub 1808 (editions)

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From the wager between God and Mephistopheles and the pact Faust makes with the latter—that this genial, urbane devil could have his soul if ever Faust became satisfied with any experience or knowledge Mephistopheles could show him—the drama unfol...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,336 reviews

Moods

dark 64%
challenging 53%
reflective 37%
mysterious 35%
adventurous 23%
tense 23%
emotional 19%
funny 12%
sad 12%
inspiring 6%
informative 4%

Pace

medium 44%
slow 34%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 51% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 28%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

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