Faust. Tragedy = Faust. A Tragedy

The medieval alchemist and conjurer Dr. Faust sold his soul to the devil in pursuit of knowledge and pleasures – such is the plot of the German legend that Goethe used as the basis for the tragedy Faust. His tragedy... is about the strength of the human spirit, the desire to comprehend the mysteries of the universe, the mistakes made on the life path, doubts, and relentless searches despite all difficulties. Goethe created a multifaceted work that intertwines Antiquity, the Middle Ages, and modern times, clashing different views on the place of man in the world, engaging in debates about the development of art, and raising philosophical and religious questions; hence everyone will find in Faust what interests them. This edition features a translation by N. A. Kholodkovskiy, awarded the Pushkin Prize, accompanied by refined illustrations by the Austrian artist Franz Xavier Simma. For ease of reading, each stanza in Russian is placed opposite the corresponding stanza in German. The parallel text will allow for easy comparison of the original text with the translation, highlighting the difficulties faced by the translator and noting the most accurately translated fragments. The ribbon bookmark, elegant design, and cover with silver embossing add sophistication and appeal to the book. It can be purchased not only for one's own collection but also as a gift for dear and close ones.