Retsch's Series of Twenty-Six Outlines, Illustrative of Goethe's Tragedy of Faust And an Analysis of the Tragedy (1820)

Retsch's Series of Twenty-Six Outlines, Illustrative of Goethe's Tragedy of Faust: And an Analysis of the Tragedy (1820) is a book written by Moritz Retzsch. The book is a comprehensive analysis of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's famous tragedy, Faust. The author provides a series of twenty-six illustrations that help to illustrate the plot and themes of the play. The book is divided into two main parts. The first part contains the twenty-six illustrations, which are accompanied by detailed descriptions and explanations. Each illustration depicts a key scene or moment from the play and is designed to help readers better understand the complex themes and ideas presented in Faust. The second part of the book is an analysis of the tragedy. The author provides a detailed examination of the play's plot, characters, themes, and motifs. He also explores the historical and cultural context in which the play was written, providing readers with a deeper understanding of Goethe's intentions and the significance of the work. Overall, Retsch's Series of Twenty-Six Outlines, Illustrative of Goethe's Tragedy of Faust: And an Analysis of the Tragedy (1820) is an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding one of the most important works of German literature. The book provides a comprehensive and insightful analysis of Faust, and the illustrations help to bring the play to life in a new and exciting way.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.