The Helena Myth In Goethe's Faust And Its Symbolism (1917)

By Clara Belle Springsteed

Book Overview

""The Helena Myth in Goethe's Faust and its Symbolism"" is a book written by Clara Belle Springsteed and published in 1917. The book explores the character of Helena in Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's famous play ""Faust"" and analyzes the symbolism surrounding her. Springsteed delves into the historical and mythological origins of Helena, tracing her roots back to ancient Greek mythology and the Trojan War. She also examines how Goethe's portrayal of Helena fits into the larger themes of the play, including the struggle between good and evil and the search for knowledge and enlightenment. Through her analysis, Springsteed provides a deeper understanding of the character and her significance in the context of ""Faust"". The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Goethe's work, mythology, or symbolism in literature.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437162274
• ISBN13: 9781437162271
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"