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Faust: Eine Tragödie [erster Teil]
- Approximate level
- C1
- Length
- 31,042 words
- Reading time
- 2 h 35 min
- Chapters
- 24
- Language
- German
- On Project Gutenberg since
- 2007
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This classic play by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe explores the existential crisis of a scholar who feels unsatisfied with his academic achievements. The text is written in verse, which requires a good grasp of German syntax and poetic structures. You will encounter archaic vocabulary and complex sentence constructions typical of eighteenth century literature. The themes revolve around the pursuit of knowledge, human limitations, and the desire for deeper meaning. It is a challenging but rewarding read for those interested in German literary history.
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Subjects
- German poetry
- Legends -- Germany -- Drama
- Faust, -approximately 1540 -- Drama
- Magicians -- Drama
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What level of German do I need for this book?
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About 2 h 35 min at a native pace, spread over 24 chapters. In a foreign language plan for more: half an hour a day finishes a book of this size in a few weeks.
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