Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""The Religious Life of Goethe: As Illustrated in the Tragedy of Faust"" by Charles E. Cooledge is a literary analysis of the famous German writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's masterpiece, ""Faust."" The author explores the religious themes and motifs present in the play and how they reflect Goethe's own spiritual beliefs.Cooledge delves into the character of Faust, a man who makes a deal with the devil, and examines how his journey represents the struggle between good and evil and the search for salvation. The author also discusses the role of other characters, such as Mephistopheles and Gretchen, in the religious context of the play.The book provides a comprehensive overview of Goethe's life and his spiritual development, including his interest in mysticism and theosophy. It also examines the influence of Christianity and other religions on Goethe's work.Overall, ""The Religious Life of Goethe"" offers a fascinating insight into the religious and philosophical themes present in ""Faust"" and how they reflect Goethe's own beliefs and worldview. It is a must-read for anyone interested in German literature, philosophy, and religious studies.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.
