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176 pages • first pub 1808 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780199536214
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 01 July 2008
Description
This new translation, in rhymed verse, of Goethe's Faust--one of the greatest dramatic and poetic masterpieces of European literature--preserves the essence of Goethe's meaning without resorting either to an overly literal, archaic translation or ...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,347 reviews
Moods
challenging 53%
mysterious 36%
reflective 36%
adventurous 23%
tense 23%
emotional 19%
funny 12%
sad 12%
inspiring 6%
informative 4%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | 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: 8% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Death, SexismModerate
Child death, Death of parent, MurderMinor
Pregnancy, Suicidal thoughts, Classism
176 pages • first pub 1808 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780199536214
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 01 July 2008
Description
This new translation, in rhymed verse, of Goethe's Faust--one of the greatest dramatic and poetic masterpieces of European literature--preserves the essence of Goethe's meaning without resorting either to an overly literal, archaic translation or ...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,347 reviews
Moods
challenging 53%
mysterious 36%
reflective 36%
adventurous 23%
tense 23%
emotional 19%
funny 12%
sad 12%
inspiring 6%
informative 4%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | 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: 8% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Death, SexismModerate
Child death, Death of parent, MurderMinor
Pregnancy, Suicidal thoughts, Classism