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050 4 _aPT
100 1 _aNürnberger, Woldemar,
_d1818-1869
245 1 0 _aFaust: Ein Gedicht
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
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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500 _aRelease date is 2017-05-15
508 _aProduced by Geoff Carver
520 _a"Faust: Ein Gedicht" by Woldemar Nürnberger is a poetic exploration of themes related to knowledge, ambition, and existential angst, written in the early 19th century. It centers on the character of Faust, a learned physician who grapples with his insatiable thirst for knowledge and the deep melancholy that follows his pursuit of ultimate truth. As Faust navigates the complex interplay of temptation and despair, he encounters supernatural elements that challenge his understanding of life and morality. The opening of the work presents Faust immersed in contemplation within his dimly lit home, reflecting on the limitations of human knowledge and the existential dilemmas he faces. He is portrayed as a tortured soul, caught between worldly pursuits and a spiritual longing that eludes him. As he wrestles with these intense inner conflicts, Faust is visited by Mephisto, a devilish figure whose presence signifies the allure of forbidden knowledge and further complicates Faust's quest for fulfillment. The intensity of Faust's struggles and his emotional turmoil set the stage for a deeper exploration of the consequences of ambition and the human condition as the narrative unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPoetry
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54730
999 _c95562
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