Publisher's Synopsis
Songs and Scenes from Goethe's Faust is a book written by Alexander Leizen-Mayer and published in 1883. The book is a collection of songs and scenes from the famous play ""Faust"" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. The play is considered one of the most important works of German literature and has been adapted into various forms of art, including music, opera, and film. Leizen-Mayer's book includes a selection of scenes and songs from the play that are suitable for performance. The book is divided into three parts, each corresponding to one of the three acts of the play. Each part includes a brief introduction to the act and a list of the scenes and songs that are included. The scenes and songs included in the book are written in German, but Leizen-Mayer provides an English translation for each one. The translations are meant to be used as a guide for performers who may not be fluent in German. Overall, Songs and Scenes from Goethe's Faust is a valuable resource for anyone interested in performing or studying the play. It provides a selection of the most important and memorable scenes and songs from the play, along with helpful translations and introductions.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.
