The Reception Of Goethe's Faust In England In The First Half Of The Nineteenth Century (1909)

""The Reception of Goethe's Faust in England in the First Half of the Nineteenth Century"" is a scholarly work by William Frederic Hauhart, originally published in 1909. The book explores the impact and reception of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's seminal work ""Faust"" in England during the first half of the 19th century, a time when the Romantic movement was at its peak. Hauhart delves into the various translations of ""Faust"" that were published in England during this period, examining how they were received by critics and the public alike. He also looks at the ways in which ""Faust"" influenced English literature and culture, particularly in the works of writers such as Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Percy Bysshe Shelley. Through his analysis of contemporary reviews, literary criticism, and other sources, Hauhart provides a comprehensive overview of the reception of ""Faust"" in England during this period. He also offers insights into the broader cultural and historical context in which this reception took place, shedding light on the ways in which ""Faust"" reflected and influenced the intellectual and artistic currents of the time. Overall, ""The Reception of Goethe's Faust in England in the First Half of the Nineteenth Century"" is a valuable resource for scholars and students of literature, cultural history, and the Romantic period.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.