/lit/ - Literature

>>22734692
>These two faggots keep ending up being right, life and the universe doesn't care about us and we are on our own to survive and struggle for the rest of our lives. Filling voids in order to make us ourselves happy or forget the inevitable. Things will keep happening and theres nothing we can do.

I really had my hopes up for this one since I´ve seen it among many top 100 lit charts and lists. It was also my impression that it was considered by many as one of the great works of western lit.

After reading Faust (just finished it) I can only say I am disappointed. The thing I found most interesting was the takes on metaphysics and the like. Also the small romantic influences (particularly the descriptions of northern nature). The social commentary (old aristocratic vs modern bourgeoisie society) but that never really got explored further. I also expected Faust to reach the heights of human possible experience but it was all about that damn Margaret. The story didn´t even start really untill 1/4 of the way.

General Faust thread but feel free to contribute other "great works" you have been disappointed in. What is your take on Faust?

Faustian bargain, does it ever get old?

>>19204645
I want to know the best translation for Faust.
Greenberg seems to be praised by Harold Bloom, whereas Kline supposedly has a better grasp of the occult references. Haven't heard of others.

> have you ever tricked anyone?
What are some if your favorite tricksters of literature?