Faust's Enigmatic Beginnings (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9783616802305)

Uncover the intricate tapestry of the Faustian legend in Western culture, where deals with the devil and the pursuit of knowledge take center stage. this book delves deep into a lesser-explored facet of Faustian literature, specifically examining the profound questions of knowledge that have reverberated through the tradition since its inception in the 1587 Historia von D. Johann Fausten. This book is a must-read for scholars and enthusiasts interested in the interplay of knowledge, myth, and cultural dynamics in Western literature.