Walter arnold kaufmann was a germanamerican philosopher, translator, and poet. The best translation of faust available, this volume provides the original german text and its english counterpart on facing pages. Kaufmann 19211980 was a member of the philosophy department at princeton 19471980. Walter kaufmanns nietzsche in historical perspective, modern intellectual history 3 2006, 239269. In addition to kaufmanns lengthy introduction, the book is broken into five sections of the actual text. Walter kaufmann walter arnold kaufmann 19211980 was a germanamerican philosopher, translator, and poet. Walter arnold kaufmann july 1, 1921 september 4, 1980 was a germanamerican philosopher, translator, and poet.
Translating faust is a formidable task as evidenced by the successes and failures of past faust. A prolific author, he wrote extensively on a broad range of subjects, such as authenticity, death, moral philosophy, existentialism, theism, atheism, christianity, and judaism. A prolific author, he wrote extensively on a broad range of subjects, such as authenticity. The book was introduced and annotated by walter kaufmann, a noted german translator and philosopher. Goethes faust newly translated with an introduction by. Goethes faust newly translated with an introduction by walter kaufmann. Political uses and abuses of nietzsche in walter kaufmanns image of nietzsche, nietzschestudien 12 1983, 43642.
It is a book that everyone seems to be familiar with but few have actually read, as if, having succeeded in upending the traditional picture of nietzsche, it can. Walter arnold kaufmann 1 julie 1921 4 september 1980 was n duitsamerikaanse filosoof, vertaler en digter. Faust is considered by many to be goethes magnum opus and the greatest work of german literature the earliest forms of the work, known as the. Basic writings of nietzsche pdf pdfdownloadfreebooks. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 327 pages and is available in paperback format. Walter kaufmann s translation conveys the poetic beauty and rhythm. Philosopher walter kaufmann was also known for an english translation of faust, presenting part one in its entirety, with selections from part two, and omitted scenes extensively summarized. In addition to kaufmann s lengthy introduction, the book is broken into five sections of the actual text. A prolific author, he wrote extensively on a broad range of subjects, such as authenticity and death, moral philosophy and existentialism, theism and atheism, christianity and judaism, as well as philosophy and literature. Poet, dramatist, critic, scientist, administrator and novelist, he was born at frankfurtammain in 1749, the son of welltodo parents with intellectual interests. His father was a man of means and position, and he personally supervised the. Read or listen to walter kaufmann books and audiobooks.
This immensely readable and absorbing book the first of a threevolume series on understanding the human mind concentrates on three major figures who have changed our image of human beings. Kaufmanns translation conveys the poetic beauty and rhythm as well as the complex depth. Walter kaufmanns translation conveys the poetic beauty and rhythm as well as the complex depth of goethes language. Faust actively engages with all of human history leading up to goethes own time, including that of classical greece 510323 bc, the middle ages 500s1500s ad, the enlightment 1620s1780s ad, and romanticism late 1700s1800s ad. Even though it is based on the medieval legend of a man who sold his soul to the devil, it actually treats modern mans sense of alienation and his need to come to terms with the world in which he lives. We furnish the utter version of this book in djvu, pdf, epub, txt, doc formats. Walter kaufmann this immensely readable and absorbing book the first of a threevolume series on understanding the human mind concentrates on three major figures who have changed our image of human beings. Buy faust by johann wolfgang goethe, walter kaufmann isbn. Walter kaufmann, preface to the present age, by soren kierkegaard, dru translation 1962 p. It is fraught with difficulties of interpretation, which were to some extent deliberately contrived by the poet,1. When asked for the theme of his masterwork, faust, he could only say, from heaven through all the world to hell. Kaufmann is most well known for his translations and. From shakespeare to existentialism, by walter kaufmann. Prelude on stage director, dramatist, comedian director you two, whove often stood by me, in times of need, when troubles breaking, say what success our undertaking 35.
Praise is due to walter arndt as translator and cyrus hamlin as editor for cooperating on a new annotated translation, supplemented by carefully selected critical essays, of goethes faust. Faust study guide from litcharts the creators of sparknotes. Here, in faust, part 1, the tremendous versatility of goethes genius creates some of. About faust, parts 1 and 2 cliffsnotes study guides. Kaufmann princeton university the end of goethes faust has always aroused special interest. Walter kaufmann is a noted german translator and philosopher. Walter arnold kaufmann 19211980 was a germanamerican philosopher, translator, and poet.
The main characters of this classics, fiction story are faust, mephistopheles. He has been a scholar and an alchemist, and he feels as though he has come to the end of all knowledge. His father was a man of means and position, and he personally supervised the early education of his son. Nietzschean hardheartedness from shakespeare to existentialism. Faust, goethes great dramatic poem in two parts, is his crowning work. Then let the death bell ever toll your service done, you will be free, the clock may stop, the hand may fall, as time comes to an end for me. This study guide consists of approximately 33 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of faust. Since his characteristic greatness was not primarily a function of his ideas, i shall begin by venturing a general suggestion about the human factor in the. Basic writings of nietzsche gathers the complete texts of five of nietzscheas most important works, from his first book to his last. Kaufmann universal or whether he beholds the universal in the particular. He served more than 30 years as a professor at princeton.
Walter arnold kaufmann 1 july 1921 4 september 1980 was a germanamerican philosopher, translator, and poet. Edited and translated by the great nietzsche scholar walter kaufmann. The birth of tragedy, beyond good and evil, on the genealogy of morals, the case of wagner, and ecce homo. Faust verstehen goethe ins eigene leben holen pdf free download. It is fraught with difficulties of interpretation, which were to some extent deliberately contrived by the poet,1 but no lineforline exegesis will be attempted here. Professor kaufmanns new book purports to trace a grand historical development of ideas. Goethes faust download free epub, pdf the best translation of faust available, this volume provides the original german text and its english counterpart on facing pages. A prolific author, he wrote extensively on a broad range of subjects, such as authenticity and death, mor. Read or listen to walter kaufmann books and audiobooks free. Faust, part i, lines 16991706 werd ich zum augenblicke sagen. Kaufmann s version preserves goethes metres and rhyme schemes, but objected to translating all of part two into english, believing that to let goethe. Goethes faith and fausts redemption walter kaufmann. If to the moment i should say abide, you are so fairput me in fetters on that day i wish to perish then, i swear.
Faust, part i, lines 16991706 university of washington. The poem critiques medieval culture and the enlightenment rather severely, in the persons of mephistopheles and faustwagner, respectively. Goethes wideranging mind could never be confined to one form or one philosophy. Walter kaufmann s translation conveys the poetic beauty and rhythm as well as the complex depth of goethes language. Walter kaufmann was a philosopher and poet, as well as a renowned. Full text of the portable nietzsche walter kaufmann see other formats. Books and chemistry can no longer define his life for him, and he longs to live a life in harmony with nature and with the universe. Philosopher walter kaufmann was also known for an english translation of faust. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Walter kaufmann philosopher project gutenberg self. Faust is one of the best poetic translations ive ever read. Full text of the portable nietzsche walter kaufmann.
Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Nietzsche, heidegger, and buber walter kaufmann in this second volume of a trilogy that represents a landmark contribution to philosophy, psychology, and intellectual history, walter kaufmann has selected three seminal figures of the modem period who have radically altered our understanding of what it is to be human. A new complete downloadable english translation of faust. Born in freiburg, germany, in the late thirties kaufmann escaped the persecution of the nazis, arriving alone in the usa at the age of 17. Although rarely staged in its entirety, it is the play with the largest audience numbers on germanlanguage stages. Kaufmann goethes 200th birthday seems a fit occasion for a reflection on his place in the history of ideas. The play introduces faust while he sits in his study in despair over his life. These papers deal, casually and discursively, with a number of. Kaufmanns nietzsche is important for other reasons as well. The faith of a heretic by walter kaufmann goodreads. See more ideas about friedrich nietzsche, philosophy and philosophy books.