Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a lyrical and witty retelling of Goethe's classic tale of 'Faust', set in the imaginary city of Miautrecht, a bustling centre of commerce in the midst of a folk tale landscape. The central conceit of this reimagining is that Faust is presented as a 19th-century huckster who makes a pact with Satan, trading his soul for control of the local grain trade. Through a series of colourful and frenetic scenes, the author depicts the devil's infernal scheme to industrialise the city and profit from this lucrative trade. The book's rich cast of characters includes Bettina, the mayor's daughter who falls for a revolutionary poet, Hans, a mysterious musician who holds all the secrets of the magical realm, and a chorus of squabbling city councillors, burghers, and dancing cats. Ultimately, the author weaves a highly original, theatrical and compelling story, examining the human cost of unbridled commercial greed and the enduring power of the imagination in a rapidly changing world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780365771371_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780365771371
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)
Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780365771371
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)