GOETHE- FAUST first Polish translation of the whole thing, 1880

GOETHE Johann Wolfgang, von

FAUST. Parts I and II

translation by Feliks Jezierski

Warsaw, 1880; 1877, printed and circulated by S. Lewental, pp. XVI, 17-412, [4]; 98; in the series "Library of the finest works of European literature : German literature"; format 14.5x20cm

Faust - a drama by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe in two parts, written in 1773-1832, published in full only after the author's death in 1833. It contains nearly 12,000 verses, which is why it is considered a non-scriptural work. It is considered Goethe's most outstanding work and a synthesis of his views. The theme of the work is God's wager with Mephistopheles, for the soul of the eponymous Doctor Faustus. Faust is to give it to the devil when he tastes the fullness of happiness and utters the words: last a moment, you are beautiful.

The first Polish translation of the entire work!

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BDB-/ few discolorations, NICE Piece.

Condition DB-/ spot rubbing of cloth on spine, trace of fracture on front cover, minor rubbing of spine edges and binding, owner's entry on title page, rust spots [foxing] in places