Volume 19. Faust, Part I; Egmont; Hermann and Dorothea; Doctor Faustus

The book is in good condition with a sturdy blue cloth binding. The spine and cover show minor wear, typical for a book of its age, with some edgewear and slight fraying at the spine ends. The pages are clean, with no inscriptions or markings. There is no dust jacket.

This volume of "The Harvard Classics," edited by Charles W. Eliot, features the works of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Christopher Marlowe. Published in 1909 by P. F. Collier & Son Corporation in New York, this collection includes "Faust, Part I," "Egmont," "Hermann and Dorothea," and Marlowe's "Doctor Faustus." This edition is part of the renowned "Five Foot Shelf of Books," a series that aimed to provide a comprehensive liberal education in fifty volumes. This volume stands out for its inclusion of key works from two pivotal figures in literature. Goethe's exploration of the human condition and Marlowe's dramatic flair are presented with introductions and notes to enhance understanding. The book is a hardcover edition, bound in blue cloth with the Harvard shield embossed on the cover. Although the dust jacket is absent, the book remains in solid condition, making it a valuable addition for collectors of classic literature.