Publisher's Synopsis
Songs and Scenes from Goethe's Faust is a book written by Alexander Leizen-Mayer in 1883. It is a collection of songs and scenes from Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's famous play Faust. The book includes musical scores and lyrics for the songs, as well as descriptions and explanations of the scenes. The play Faust is a complex work that explores the nature of human existence, the struggle between good and evil, and the pursuit of knowledge and power. Leizen-Mayer's book provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in studying or performing this classic work. The songs and scenes included in the book are arranged in a way that allows readers to easily follow the narrative of the play and understand the themes and ideas that Goethe was exploring. Overall, Songs and Scenes from Goethe's Faust is a rich and informative resource for anyone interested in the literary and musical traditions of Europe.Engraved By George T. Andrew And Others.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.