Faust, Part One by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Faust, Part One

Goethe's Faust #1

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe with David Luke (Translator)

176 pages • first pub 1808 (editions)

fiction classics play poetry adventurous dark reflective slow-paced

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 ...

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Moods

dark 64%
challenging 53%
mysterious 39%
reflective 36%
adventurous 22%
tense 20%
emotional 15%
funny 12%
sad 10%
inspiring 5%
informative 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 45%
slow 35%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 49% | A mix: 39% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 29% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

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