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The Sorrows of Young Werther: A Classic Romantic Tragedy
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781604596304
Publisher: SMK Books
Published: Feb 5 2009
Pages: 96
Weight: 0.33
Height: 0.23 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's landmark novel captures the emotional intensity of youthful passion and the tragic consequences of unfulfilled love.
Told through a series of letters, The Sorrows of Young Werther follows the sensitive and idealistic Werther as he retreats to the countryside seeking peace and inspiration. There he encounters Charlotte, whose warmth and kindness captivate him immediately. Yet Charlotte is already promised to another, and Werther's deepening attachment leads him into a growing conflict between his emotions and the realities of the world around him.
As Werther's feelings intensify, the beauty of nature and the sincerity of his reflections reveal both the depth of his character and the limits of his ability to reconcile passion with restraint. His letters trace a powerful emotional journey through love, longing, and despair, culminating in one of the most famous tragedies in European literature.
First published in 1774, Goethe's novel became a defining work of the Romantic movement. Its exploration of emotion, individuality, and the struggles of the human heart influenced generations of writers and readers and remains one of the most celebrated works of German literature.
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