A classic of world literature; Goethersquo;s Faust is a philosophical and poetic drama full of satire; irony; humor; and tragedy. Martin Greenberg re-creates not only the textrsquo;s varied meter and rhyme but also its diverse tones and stylesmdash;dramatic and lyrical; reflective and farcical; pathetic and coarse; colloquial and soaring. His rendition of Faust is the first faithful; readable; and elegantly written translation of Goethersquo;s masterpiece available in English. At last; the Greenberg Faust is available in a single volume; together with a thoroughly updated translation; preface; and notes. ldquo;Greenberg has accomplished a magnificent literary feat. He has taken a great German work; until now all but inaccessible to English readers; and made it into a sparkling English poem; full of verve and wit. Greenbergs translation lives; it is done in a modern idiom but with respect for the original text; I found it a joy to read.rdquo;mdash;Irving Howe (on the earlier edition)
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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. EnlighteningBy Jodi Michael HornerIntroduces the reader to the name brands of the elite. Sometimes the air of entitlement the upper-crest buyers have is a little nausiating; but nonetheless informative and insightful. The author is humorous and does her best to be "one of the people;" although even she has the Park Avenue vibe.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. EnlighteningBy Jodi Michael HornerIntroduces the reader to the name brands of the elite. Sometimes the air of entitlement the upper-crest buyers have is a little nausiating; but nonetheless informative and insightful. The author is humorous and does her best to be "one of the people;" although even she has the Park Avenue vibe.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Read this bookBy A CustomerThis book is an endulgent trip into the world of fashion. I now have a burning desire to own Manalo shoes and a Chanel suit. And Im writing a college essay on it. Thanks; Dodie!
