Faust Parts 1 & 2, by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe, and Balvenie 12yo, Part 1

Michael and Ethan discuss Faust, by Goethe, both part 1 and 2, while drinking Balvenie Doublewood 12yo single malt.In this episode:Self-flagellationTranslationAbridgementBets vs bargainsLost in the weeds vs taking the scenic routeStriving vs GretchenThis podcast (Michael) casually speaks German, nbdGoethe wasn’t JUST a creepy old manExcellent lecture by Dr Michael Sugrue on Goethe’s FaustInevitable comparison to The Life and Opinions of Tristram ShandyPoetry as excess and as exploring the space, but not jokesHomunculusFaust is a dareNext time Michael and Ethan will discuss Goethe’s Faust, Parts 1 and 2! Join the discussion! Go to the Contact page and put "Scotch Talk" in the Subject line. We'd love to hear from you! And submit your homework at the Michael & Ethan in a Room with Scotch page. Join us on GoodReads!Get on our Substack!Donate to our Patreon! MUSIC & SFX: “Fools that Will Laugh on Earth,” by Benji Inniger, from the Original Soundtrack to The Spiritual Tragedy of Doctor Faustus"Kessy Swings Endless - (ID 349)" by Lobo Loco. Used by permission. "The Grim Reaper - II Presto" by Aitua. Used under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. "Thinking It Over" by Lee Rosevere. Used under an Attribution License.(Links to books & products are affiliate links.)