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Faust

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
ger. Faust · 1808, 1832
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Main Ideas

Main Ideas

  • The struggle for the human soul between good and evil
  • The constant human quest for the meaning of life
  • The individual's pursuit of knowledge and self-discovery
  • The contrast between sensual pleasures and spiritual growth
  • The contemplation of guilt and redemption
  • Critique of bourgeois society and its morals
  • Reflections on the nature of evil and free will
  • Exploration of the tragic conflict between subjective desires and societal constraints
Faust
Date of publication: 14 May 2024
Updated: 8 July 2024
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Author: 
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Original title: ger. Faust · 1808, 1832
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