Faust
E.A. Bucchianeri
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Faust
Published
August 4, 2010
Publisher
Batalha Publishers
Pages
522
ISBN-13
9789899684409
ISBN-10
9899684406
Description
A comprehensive exploration of Dr. Faust, the man who sold his soul to the devil, and those who dared to tell his tale. Volume I includes: Insights into the life and times of Dr. Faustus, the notorious occultist who declared the devil was his 'brother-in-law'. A detailed study of the Faust books and popular folk tales. Original discussions on Marlowe's drama and his 'atheistic' rendition of the Faustian myth, including a unique and controversial analysis of the A and B texts. The days of the Faust puppet plays and Lessing's unfinished Faust drama. "As a compendium of useful facts, there's not likely to be a replacement any time soon. Bucchianeri pursues every avenue of Faustian analogue with a dogged persistence that would win accolades from Ahab. ... Bucchianeri's unceasing search for source materials brings together in one place the many texts that build the Faust legend from the late Middle Ages onward,..." - Dr. K.A. Laity, College of Saint Rose, Journal of Folklore Research "... two large-format volumes is sure to provide enterprising readers with a lavish diet of documentary matter, commentary, and conjecture on the Faust tradition from its medieval origins to the 'almost unapproachable zenith' which it attained in the year of Goethe's demise. ... Bucchianeri investigates each controversial incident in turn, drawing parallels with historical figures, Dante's Divine Comedy, Arthurian and other late medieval legends, and citing sources which range from the Bible to Copernican astronomy. ... The distinctive quality of Bucchianeri's commentary lies in tireless contextualization, with each incident in Faust's career related to specific historical events, cultural phenomena, or to background circumstances; ... In Volume II, key stages of Goethe's career are graphically recounted with the help of over two thousand footnotes ... there is no denying the near-boundless enthusiasm with which Bucchianeri approaches even the most recondite passages of Faust II." - Dr. Osman Durrani, University of Kent, Modern Language Review
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Faust?
This edition of Faust has approximately 522 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Faust?
For most readers, Faust typically takes between 10h 53m and 7h 15m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 130,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 8h 42m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 18 days • Estimated word count: 130,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Faust?
The estimated word count for Faust is approximately 130,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Faust?
Faust was written by E.A. Bucchianeri.
When was Faust published?
The publication date for this specific edition is August 4, 2010. The original work may have been published on a different date.