“With little wit and ease to suit them, They whirl in narrow circling trails, Like kittens playing with their tails.”
Quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Work
Faust in Plain and Simple English: First Part of the Tragedy: (A Modern Translation and the Original Version): BookCaps Study Guide
'Faust in Plain and Simple English' is a study guide that presents a contemporary English translation of Goethe's 'Faust: First Part of the Tragedy,' accompanied by the original German text. The guide is designed to assist readers in understanding and analyzing the complex themes and characters of the play. It provides a comprehensive resource for those studying or interested in the work. more
Author
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, born on August 28, 1749, and died on March 22, 1832, was a prominent German writer, thinker, and scientist. He is one of the greatest writers in German literary history and his works have had a profound impact on the world. His most famous works include 'Faust' and 'The Sorrows of Young Werther'. more
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