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Viktor Maksimovich Zhirmunsky – The Legend of Doctor Faustus
This is an authoritative academic study of one of European culture’s most enduring narratives. Viktor Zhirmunsky, a distinguished Russian philologist, meticulously gathers and annotates surviving records of the Faust legend as it evolved in both folk tradition and literary works. The material is arranged chronologically and by genre.
The book includes critical translations of historical documents and literary monuments, accompanied by a detailed historical-literary essay. Zhirmunsky explores the legend’s origins around a real historical figure, its development and creative reinterpretation in oral and written traditions, and its philosophical and ethical dimensions. Special attention is given to the transformation of Faust’s image from the medieval religious worldview to Renaissance humanism and later artistic adaptations. The analysis leads readers toward the Faust we encounter in Goethe’s masterpiece.
Intended for philologists, cultural historians, philosophers, and anyone interested in the roots of European intellectual tradition, this edition has become a standard reference for studying the Faust myth in the humanities. Its academic rigor and depth of analysis make it an essential resource.
Price: 2359.00 RUR
