Goethe's Faust A Tragedy Part 1 Translated by Bayard Taylor Antique Hardcover Book. Measures 7" by 4 1/2". Last copywrite 1911 by Houghton Mifflin Company. 368 pages. Good condition. Shows age and use. Has writing on the inside cover.
This antique hardcover edition features the celebrated translation of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s masterpiece by Bayard Taylor, first copyrighted in 1870 and published in this Riverside Literature Series edition by Houghton Mifflin Company in 1911. Taylor’s translation is historically praised for maintaining the original German meter and rhyme schemes, providing an authentic reading experience of this foundational tragedy of Western literature.
This 1911 edition of Goethe's Faust Part I features the celebrated translation by Bayard Taylor, widely regarded as one of the most faithful English renderings of the original German meters. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company, this volume is a beautiful specimen of early twentieth-century bookmaking. The cover is bound in a serene olive green cloth with dark, understated embossed titles that reflect the scholarly and dignified nature of the text within.
Spanning 368 pages, this book provides a deep dive into the tragic and philosophical world of Faust during an era when classical literature was a staple of the sophisticated personal library. The clean typography and sturdy construction are typical of the quality associated with the Riverside Press. This volume is an essential addition to a Study & MCM utility space or a library designed with a Victorian or Minimalist aesthetic. Its muted tones and significant age make it a grounding piece for any collection of rare media and ephemera, offering both intellectual depth and a timeless visual presence.
This item is antique, over 100 years old. All measurements are close but approximate. I measure in quarter inches.