Goethe's Hermann and Dorothea, Tr. Into Engl. Verse [By J. Cartwright]


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One of the great works of German literature, Hermann and Dorothea tells the story of a young couple's quest for love amid the social upheaval of the French Revolution. In this edition, the poem is translated into English verse by J. Cartwright, ensuring that Goethe's timeless work can be appreciated by readers of all backgrounds. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
















Bahá'í Ethics in Light of Scripture: Virtues and divine commandments


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There is a fundamental discrepancy between man as he is and man as he could be, if only he recognized his true being and purpose. Ethics is the discipline by which man can understand how he can pass from the first condition to the second. Udo Schaefer's Baha'i Ethics in Light of Scripture is an attempt to analyse the underlying structures and detect the interior architecture of the Baha'i moral system and is a step towards developing a Baha'i moral theology. Doctrinal Fundamentals, the first of two volumes, provides a historical overview of the Baha'i Faith, a systematic survey of it doctrines and an overview of the origin and derivation of moral values. It considers the metaphysical nature of human beings and human responsibilities, looks at reason and conscience, and explores liberty and its limits. Schaefer's second volume deals with concrete values - the virtues, divine commandments and principles of social ethics from a Baha'i perspective."




Half a Hundred Thralls to Faust


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Goethe's Faust has been translated into English more often than any other book, including the Bible. Whenever possible, the author has ascertained the translator's theory of translation. It is a contribution to a discussion of translation in general, as well as a critical survey of translations of Faust. Originally published in 1949. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.