{"product_id":"paperblanks-goethe-faust-bookmark-pa1382-3","title":"Paperblanks Goethe, Faust Bookmark","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNever lose your place again with this beautifully crafted Goethe, Faust bookmark from Paperblanks – the perfect companion for a favourite novel or journal, and a delightful little gift.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832) was the greatest poet, writer, and dramatist in German literature. Reproduced here is a handwritten dialogue between Faust and Mephistopheles from Goethe’s manuscript of \u003cem\u003eFaust, Part II\u003c\/em\u003e, and on the back cover is an engraving of the two characters by German illustrator and draftsman Julius Nisle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Story Behind the Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832) was the greatest poet, writer, and dramatist in German literature, as well as an eminent natural philosopher. His astute sense of observation allowed him to capture in his writing the multifaceted complexity of human behaviour. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn masterpieces like \u003cem\u003eThe Sorrows of Young Werther\u003c\/em\u003e he created the prototype of the Romantic hero, and in \u003cem\u003eFaust\u003c\/em\u003e, perhaps Germany’s greatest contribution to world literature, he penned a harrowing portrait of one man’s pact with the devil. A tragic play in two parts, \u003cem\u003eFaust\u003c\/em\u003e reworks the old legend of Doctor Faustus, a magician who sold his soul to the devil. Goethe transformed the tale into a profound exploration of human nature, morality, and destiny. This classic of European literature occupied Goethe for most of his life, from his late teens until just before his death. Although based on a medieval myth, the work draws parallels to modern-day society and humankind’s search for meaning in the world. The legacy of Goethe’s immense life works, and his expression of new ideas, continue to resonate to this day. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReproduced here is a handwritten dialogue between Faust and Mephistopheles from Goethe’s manuscript of \u003cem\u003eFaust, Part II\u003c\/em\u003e, and on the back cover is an engraving of the two characters by German illustrator and draftsman Julius Nisle. Goethe is no stranger to our Embellished Manuscripts Collection and has featured on three separate releases – an excerpt from the travel journal he kept on his two-year Italian journey, a letter written to him by his friend Friedrich von Schiller, and a reproduction of Franz Schubert’s musical adaption of Goethe’s \u003cem\u003eErlkönig\u003c\/em\u003e poem. We are delighted to have Goethe, one of the 19th century’s most active and gifted minds, return to our Paperblanks collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal artwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handwritten draft of Faust, Part II by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1832\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 × 185 × 1 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Goethe, Faust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Embellished Manuscripts Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble-sided design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative printed paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTextured printing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRounded edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle Paperblanks branding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct code:\u003c\/strong\u003e PA1382-3 | \u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9780349713823\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Paperblanks\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaperblanks works with museums, libraries, galleries and artists around the world to faithfully reproduce remarkable artwork, historic bindings and treasured manuscripts, bringing the same care and craftsmanship found in its celebrated journals to every accessory.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paperblanks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54386146836808,"sku":"PA1382-3","price":4.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/5114\/5032\/files\/9780349713823_Front_HighRes.png?v=1792779051","url":"https:\/\/shop.penandpaper.co.uk\/products\/paperblanks-goethe-faust-bookmark-pa1382-3","provider":"The Pen and Paper Stationery Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}