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100 1 _aBartsch, Rudolf Hans,
_d1873-1952
245 1 4 _aDer Satansgedanke
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-09-11
508 _aProduced by Norbert H. Langkau, Jana Srna, Norbert Müller and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Der Satansgedanke" by Rudolf Hans Bartsch is a fictional novel written in the early 20th century. The story interweaves historical figures like the alchemist Paracelsus and the legendary Doctor Faustus within a richly detailed narrative that explores themes of knowledge, ambition, and morality. At the heart of the novel is Doctor Johannes Faust, a complex character who grapples with the implications of his pursuit of knowledge and power, venturing into dark and forbidden realms. The opening of the novel introduces a Gothic atmosphere filled with intrigue, featuring Faust's melancholic introspection and troubled history. Readers encounter Helena, the beautiful daughter of a wealthy merchant, who harbors an unfulfilled longing connected to Faust's enigmatic persona. As Faust engages with students and other characters, their discussions touch upon weighty philosophical and theological dilemmas surrounding the nature of humanity, belief, and the seductive allure of power. This power struggle is mirrored in the relationships and conflicts between various characters, notably the ambitious student, Sympert Stainer, who becomes entangled in Faust's world of dark knowledge. This rich opening sets the stage for a narrative that promises to explore the boundaries of human aspiration and the dangers inherent in seeking absolute truth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAustrian fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49940
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