The Erl-King, dramatic ballad by J.W. von Goethe, written in 1782 and published as Der Erlkönig. The poem is based on the Germanic legend of a malevolent elf who haunts the Black Forest, luring children to destruction. It was translated into English by Sir Walter Scott and set to music in a famous.
Seeking Meaning for Goethe's Faust J. M. van der Laan,2007-04-01 Goethe's Faust Parts I and II (1808, 1832) is one of the most important texts in German, and World Literature - this monograph offers a new, original analysis of the text and its significance today
The received English translation : " in this mood," does not express the German " Sinn." The meaning is that Faust may risk the consequences of the bargain, if he adheres to the interpretation (Sinn) he has just given of the terms of the bond, viz., his being indifferent as to his future state. 20. Ibidem:— ‎
The classic German legend Faust describes a protagonist who is a highly successful, though dissatisfied scholar who strikes up a deal with the devil. The offer: One Human Soul in exchange for unlimited knowledge and earthly delights. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749 – 1832), whose masterpiece has defined the legend, has Faust become a
This is the problem faced by Faust in Goethe’s play of the same name. The play has two parts. Part One was published in 1808, Part Two in 1832. Faust, estranged from the society and unhappy with his accomplishments, questions the meaning of his work as it seems to be useless for mankind and rewarding him with neither fame nor wealth.
Faust – A German Folktale (German: Faust – Eine deutsche Volkssage) is a 1926 silent fantasy film, produced by Ufa, directed by F. W. Murnau, starring Gösta Ekman as Faust, Emil Jannings as Mephisto, Camilla Horn as Gretchen/Marguerite, Frida Richard as her mother, Wilhelm Dieterle as her brother, and Yvette Guilbert as Marthe Schwerdtlein, her aunt.
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