Faust: Parts I & II
by Howard Brenton, Johann Wolfgang Goethe

Name: Faust: Parts I & II
Brand: Howard Brenton
SKU: 9781854592040
Rating: 3.81 (13 reviews)

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What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the depth and complexity of Goethe's Faust, acknowledging it as a monumental work that reflects the author's lifelong dedication to the narrative. Many praise Part I for its captivating storytelling and lyrical beauty, while a significant portion express disappointment with Part II, finding it convoluted and lacking the charm of the first part. Overall, it seems to strike a balance between admiration for its literary achievements and frustration with its execution in the latter half.

Complex and profound storytellingBeautiful poetic languagePart I is captivating and engagingPart II can feel convolutedSome find it tedious and slow

Synopsis

Faust: Parts I & II; A two-part version of Goethe's great work, retaining the mighty scope, linguistic daring and philosophical intricacy of the original.