Publisher's Synopsis
The Sorrows of Young Werther is a novel written by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, first published in 1774. The novel is written in the form of letters from the protagonist, Werther, to his friend Wilhelm. The story is set in Germany during the 18th century and follows the life of Werther, a young artist who falls in love with a woman named Charlotte. However, Charlotte is already engaged to a man named Albert, which leads to Werther's emotional turmoil and eventual suicide. The novel is known for its romantic themes and exploration of the human condition, as well as its influence on the Romantic movement in literature. The Sorrows of Young Werther is considered a classic of German literature and has been translated into numerous languages.merry set of fellows, and they were all laughing and joking together. I watched Charlotte's eyes. They wandered from one to the other; but they did not light on me, on me, who stood there motionless, and who saw nothing but her! My heart bade her a thousand times adieu, but she noticed me not. The carriage drove off; and my eyes filled with tears.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
