Faust: Part one / Transl. by Philip Wayne by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Faust: Part one / Transl. by Philip Wayne

Goethe's Faust #1

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

197 pages • first pub 1808 (editions)

fiction classics play poetry adventurous dark reflective slow-paced

Description

A brief analysis of the development, style, and protagonists of Faust is included with Goethe's classic tale about a troubled man who sells his soul to the devil.

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Moods

dark 64%
challenging 54%
mysterious 39%
reflective 36%
adventurous 23%
tense 22%
emotional 15%
funny 12%
sad 11%
inspiring 5%
informative 4%

Pace

medium 43%
slow 36%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 29%

Loveable characters?

No: 67% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

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