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E.A. Bucchianeri

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Description:A comprehensive exploration of Dr. Faust, the man who sold his soul to the devil, and those who dared to tell his tale. Volume 2 features a unique, in-depth account of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and his masterpiece, Faust. Not only Part One of his drama, but also the enigmatic Part Two that is rarely taught in the universities. His biography and creative process are revealed in the crafting of his great magnum opus like never before. Includes an examination of the early sketches of his classic drama, also detailed revelations of Goethe's hidden symbolism in the text, his interest in history and science, the occult, alchemy, Freemasonry and his warnings to future generations. "As a compendium of useful facts, there's not likely to be a replacement any time soon. Bucchianeri pursues every avenue of Faustian analogue with a dogged persistence that would win accolades from Ahab. ... Bucchianeri's unceasing search for source materials brings together in one place the many texts that build the Faust legend from the late Middle Ages onward, ..." - Dr. K.A. Laity, College of Saint Rose, Journal of Folklore Research ..". two large-format volumes is sure to provide enterprising readers with a lavish diet of documentary matter, commentary, and conjecture on the Faust tradition from its medieval origins to the 'almost unapproachable zenith' which it attained in the year of Goethe's demise. ... Bucchianeri investigates each controversial incident in turn, drawing parallels with historical figures, Dante's Divine Comedy, Arthurian and other late medieval legends, and citing sources which range from the Bible to Copernican astronomy. ... The distinctive quality of Bucchianeri's commentary lies in tireless contextualization, with each incident in Faust's career related to specific historical events, cultural phenomena, or to background circumstances; ... In Volume II, key stages of Goethe's career are graphically recounted with the help of over two thousand footnotes ... there is no denying the near-boundless enthusiasm with which Bucchianeri approaches even the most recondite passages of Faust II." - Dr. Osman Durrani, University of Kent, Modern Language ReviewFor a FREE Preview of Faust Vol. 2, click "download eBook" here next to the book deatils, or Click here to read a FREE preview of Volume 2 on Academia.eduWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Faust: My Soul Be Damned for the World. To get started finding Faust: My Soul Be Damned for the World, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: A comprehensive exploration of Dr. Faust, the man who sold his soul to the devil, and those who dared to tell his tale. Volume 2 features a unique, in-depth account of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and his masterpiece, Faust. Not only Part One of his drama, but also the enigmatic Part Two that is rarely taught in the universities. His biography and creative process are revealed in the crafting of his great magnum opus like never before. Includes an examination of the early sketches of his classic drama, also detailed revelations of Goethe's hidden symbolism in the text, his interest in history and science, the occult, alchemy, Freemasonry and his warnings to future generations. "As a compendium of useful facts, there's not likely to be a replacement any time soon. Bucchianeri pursues every avenue of Faustian analogue with a dogged persistence that would win accolades from Ahab. ... Bucchianeri's unceasing search for source materials brings together in one place the many texts that build the Faust legend from the late Middle Ages onward, ..." - Dr. K.A. Laity, College of Saint Rose, Journal of Folklore Research ..". two large-format volumes is sure to provide enterprising readers with a lavish diet of documentary matter, commentary, and conjecture on the Faust tradition from its medieval origins to the 'almost unapproachable zenith' which it attained in the year of Goethe's demise. ... Bucchianeri investigates each controversial incident in turn, drawing parallels with historical figures, Dante's Divine Comedy, Arthurian and other late medieval legends, and citing sources which range from the Bible to Copernican astronomy. ... The distinctive quality of Bucchianeri's commentary lies in tireless contextualization, with each incident in Faust's career related to specific historical events, cultural phenomena, or to background circumstances; ... In Volume II, key stages of Goethe's career are graphically recounted with the help of over two thousand footnotes ... there is no denying the near-boundless enthusiasm with which Bucchianeri approaches even the most recondite passages of Faust II." - Dr. Osman Durrani, University of Kent, Modern Language ReviewFor a FREE Preview of Faust Vol. 2, click "download eBook" here next to the book deatils, or Click here to read a FREE preview of Volume 2 on Academia.eduWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Faust: My Soul Be Damned for the World. To get started finding Faust: My Soul Be Damned for the World, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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