Faust
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Faust
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
10 people recommended it in 7 threads, 2011–2026.
What people on Hacker News said
After a long journey through human abysses, it ends on the note "Who ever strives with all his might, that man we can redeem." which has always stuck with me and is one of the core ideals of my morality.
It's more densely packed with brilliance than anything else I've ever read.
I gave Randall Jarrell's version of Faust it is an excellent book.
I've read that book two years ago and really liked it.
Where it comes up
- Ask HN: Books you plan to read in 2020? 2019 · 2 recommendations
- Ask HN: What are your favorite books or essays written at least 100 years ago? 2019 · 2 recommendations
- Ask HN: What is the greatest book you've ever read? 2011 · 2 recommendations
- Ask HN: If I am 16 what should I learn? Which books should read? 2026 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Favorite nonfiction books of 2018? 2018 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: 2018 Summer Reading List? 2018 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What book have you given as a gift? 2016 · 1 recommendation