1st Edition
Goethe and the Philosopher’s Stone Symbolical Patterns in 'The Parable' and the Second Part of 'Faust'
By Alice Raphael
Copyright 1965
298 Pages
by
Routledge
298 Pages
by
Routledge
298 Pages
by
Routledge
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Originally published in 1965, this study examines the concealed meanings in the second part of Faust , often considered obscure. It is of value not only to students of literature but also comparative religions, as it deals with Goethe’s knowledge of ancient myths, mysteries and Hellenistic religions. It is of value too, to those interested in alchemy as it traces the many alchemical references... Read more
Part One: Biographical 1. Between Two Worlds 2. Bypaths to the Philosophers’ Stone 3. A Journey Forth and a Return Part Two: The Parable and the Second Part of Faust Part 3: Conclusion The Product of Experience
Biography
Ralph Tymms was Professor of German at Royal Holloway College, University of London
