Faust by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (week 4)

One of the great classics of European literature, Faust is Goethe's most complex and profound work. To tell the dramatic and tragic story of one man’s pact with Mephistopheles in exchange for knowledge and power, Goethe drew from an immense variety of cultural and historical material, and a wealth of poetic and theatrical traditions. What results is a tour de force illustrating Goethe’s own moral and artistic development, and a symbolic, cautionary tale of Western humanity striving restlessly and ruthlessly for progress.

Join us to discuss this classic book over the course of 6-weeks!
Week 1 Sat 6/20 12:30pm-2:30pm The Seahorse Room @ Pier 57
Week 2 Sat 6/27 12:30pm-2:30pm The Seahorse Room @ Pier 57
Week 3 Sat 7/4 12:30pm-2:30pm The Seahorse Room @ Pier 57
Week 4 Sat 7/11 12:30pm-2:30pm The Seahorse Room @ Pier 57
Week 5 Sat 7/18 12:30pm-2:30pm The Oyster Room @ Pier 57
Week 6 Sat 7/25 12:30pm-2:30pm The Seahorse Room @ Pier 57

Reading for Week 4
Part 2 Act 1 (about 52 pages)

Feel free to read any translation you like, just make sure it is not an abridged version of the text.
I will be reading the Norton Critical Edition available here
free pdf download here *click on the first slow download option
(other formats available too —epub & mobi for kindle—just search in search bar)

Rules for Our Group
1. Be Courteous
Respectful disagreement is totally acceptable; Condescension is not.
2. Be Concise
Keep comments brief, on topic, and allow space for others to join in.
3. Do the Reading
If you have not done the reading for the week you are welcome to attend and listen to the discussion, but out of respect for those who have read, you will not be permitted to participate in the discussion.

Finally, Please update your RSVP if you are no longer able to attend the event.

• inaccurate RSVPs make it difficult for coordinators to plan successful events
• inaccurate RSVPs prevent waitlisted individuals from attending

*Multiple no shows may result in losing RSVP privileges for future events.

For more info and FAQ on the group click here.

Can't wait to discuss these ideas with all of you!
-Zach