The Fortunes of Faust (Magic in History Series)
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| Rating | : | 4.26 (941 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0271018445 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 384 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-13 |
| Language | : | English |
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"The Fortunes of Faust" according to L. J. Frank. The Fortunes of Faust is the third in a series of works on the evolution of the Faust tradition. As a librarian who is an avid reader and collector of Faustian lore and works written about this "historical character," I have found in Ms. Butler's work a most provocative and scholarly study. Her writing style is clear and studied. She takes the readers through the evolution of the Faust tradition and its roots in the practice of magic. Ms. Butler provides details that even this student of Faust found informative - whether it is her insights about the Spiess' Urfaustbook and the Ge
Written by one of the most distinguished scholars in the field of German literature, this book, first published in 1952, is a classic text. Butler draws on her detailed knowledge of literature, religion, and history to produce an authoritative synthesis that all those interested in the development of mythology will find indispensable.. It traces the evolution of the Faust tradition and its relationship to the practice of magic in European history. In the process, the Magus was transformed into a wicked sorcerer who comes to a bad end in
Butler (1885-1959) was Schroder Professor of German at the University of Cambridge. . Elizabeth M
. About the Author Elizabeth M. Butler (1885-1959) was Schroder Professor of German at the University of Cambridge