Aστραίᾱ reviewed Faust: First Part by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Review of 'Faust: First Part' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
wasn't expecting this to be as funny as it was???
in the beginning, I was expecting an extremely serious tale about the limitations of human knowledge that could be breached through supernatural means, in this case, a pact with the Devil. But it turned out to be much more.
I must admit that I did enjoy the initial happenings, especially Faust's persistence in demonstrating how his study and academic position had with time transformed themselves into chains that imprison him and make it impossible for him to truly emerge himself in life's 'delights'. (I could also go on about the contrasts between Faust and Wagner, decrepit recognition of the futility of human knowledge, and youthfully energetic search for the yet unknown, but I must still reflect on some aspects present in the text).
I adored Mephistopheles, he is indeed the life of the party, my guy made me giggle every …
wasn't expecting this to be as funny as it was???
in the beginning, I was expecting an extremely serious tale about the limitations of human knowledge that could be breached through supernatural means, in this case, a pact with the Devil. But it turned out to be much more.
I must admit that I did enjoy the initial happenings, especially Faust's persistence in demonstrating how his study and academic position had with time transformed themselves into chains that imprison him and make it impossible for him to truly emerge himself in life's 'delights'. (I could also go on about the contrasts between Faust and Wagner, decrepit recognition of the futility of human knowledge, and youthfully energetic search for the yet unknown, but I must still reflect on some aspects present in the text).
I adored Mephistopheles, he is indeed the life of the party, my guy made me giggle every 4 pages, if the opportunity showed itself I would have coffee with him, and gossip about the people around us in ancient languages.
The ball scenes automatically reminded me of "The Master and Margarita", which is no surprise since it was heavily influenced by Goethe's Faust.
Lesson of the day: during the night, if you see a pug running in circles in the forest while leaving trails of fire upon its path, take it with you, best chance scenario it's the Devil's agent Mephistopheles and he might be up for a bargain.
