The Reception of Goethe's Faust in England (Classic Reprint): In the First Half of the Nineteenth Century: In the First Half of the Nineteenth Century (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Explore how early 19th-century magazines and translators shaped English reception of Goethe's Faust up to 1850.

This study traces how German literature entered English culture and how critics, editors, and translators influenced public opinion. It highlights key figures such as Carlyle, Coleridge, and Byron, and shows how translations helped introduce Faust to readers.

This book focuses on the reception of Faust in England during the first half of the 19th century. It examines criticism in magazines, the work of notable translators, and the evolving attitudes toward German poetry and drama, from Goethe’s Werther to later Part II.

• Understand how English readers first encountered Faust and why it mattered to literary culture.
• See how critics and translators shaped opinions about language, style, and the drama.
• Learn about the intellectual context that connected Goethe with English writers and readers.

Ideal for readers of literary history, translation studies, and the reception of German literature in the English-speaking world.

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