Goethe's Faust
Goethe's 'Faust' is a tragic play in two parts, first published in 1808, that explores the themes of ambition, desire, and the human condition through the story of a disillusioned scholar, Faust, who makes a pact with the devil, Mephistopheles. This work is considered Goethe's magnum opus and a cornerstone of German literature, blending philosophical inquiry with poetic form. The first part focuses on Faust's quest for meaning and fulfillment, leading to his tragic relationship with Gretchen and his eventual downfall. The second part, completed in 1831 and published posthumously, shifts to broader social and philosophical themes, marking a significant evolution in Goethe's exploration of human experience.
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“Two souls, alas, are housed within my breast,And each will wrestle for the mastery there.””
— J. D. Bierens de Haan
“من هرگز در حسرت بال پرندگان نخواهم بود. جذبه های جانم، از کتابی به کتاب دیگر و از صفحه ای به صفحه ی دیگر مرا به جاهای بسیار دورتر می برند.””
— J. D. Bierens de Haan
“When I say to the Moment flying;'Linger a while -- thou art so fair!'Then bind me in thy bonds undying,And my final ruin I will bear!””
— J. D. Bierens de Haan
“If I wasn't a devil myself I'd give Me up to the Devil this very minute.””
— J. D. Bierens de Haan
“from desire I rush to satisfaction; from satisfaction I leap to desire.””
— J. D. Bierens de Haan
“If ever I to the moment shall say:Beautiful moment, do not pass away!Then you may forge your chains to bind me,Then I will put my life behind me,Then let them hear my death-knell toll,Then from your labours you'll be free,The clock may stop, the clock-hands fall,And time come to an end for me!””
— J. D. Bierens de Haan
“There is no day that one should skipBut one should seize, without distrust,The possible with iron grip””
— J. D. Bierens de Haan
“Yes - this I hold to with devout insistence,Wisdom's last verdict goes to say:He only earns both freedom and existenceWho must reconquer them each day.””
— J. D. Bierens de Haan
“I've studied now PhilosophyAnd Jurisprudence, Medicine,”
— J. D. Bierens de Haan
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