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178 pages • first pub 1808 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780300056563
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Yale University Press
Publication date: 25 November 1992
Description
A classic of world literature, Goethe's Faust has been neglected by English-speaking readers of the twentieth century. One reason for this is that there has been no readable English version of Goethe's philosophical and poetic drama, one that capt...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,524 reviews
Moods
challenging 64%
reflective 49%
mysterious 37%
adventurous 31%
funny 21%
emotional 12%
tense 12%
sad 10%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 39%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 43% | Character: 38% | Plot: 17%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 29% | No: 21% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, WarModerate
Misogyny, Child death, Mental illnessMinor
Sexual content, Blood, Antisemitism
178 pages • first pub 1808 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780300056563
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Yale University Press
Publication date: 25 November 1992
Description
A classic of world literature, Goethe's Faust has been neglected by English-speaking readers of the twentieth century. One reason for this is that there has been no readable English version of Goethe's philosophical and poetic drama, one that capt...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,524 reviews
Moods
challenging 64%
reflective 49%
mysterious 37%
adventurous 31%
funny 21%
emotional 12%
tense 12%
sad 10%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 39%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 43% | Character: 38% | Plot: 17%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 29% | No: 21% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, WarModerate
Misogyny, Child death, Mental illnessMinor
Sexual content, Blood, Antisemitism