The Sorrows of Young Wörter
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"The Sorrows of Young Werther" is an epistolary novel that delves into the emotional turmoil and ultimately tragic fate of its protagonist, Werther.
Goethe's novel captures the intensity of romantic passion, exploring themes of unrequited love, alienation, and the individual's struggle against societal constraints.
Werther's infatuation with Charlotte, a woman engaged to another, drives him to despair and eventual suicide.
The novel's impact on European literature and culture was profound, sparking a wave of "Werther fever" and solidifying Goethe's place as a literary icon.
Through Werther's letters, Goethe crafts a powerful exploration of the human psyche and the destructive nature of unattainable desire.
Goethe's novel captures the intensity of romantic passion, exploring themes of unrequited love, alienation, and the individual's struggle against societal constraints.
Werther's infatuation with Charlotte, a woman engaged to another, drives him to despair and eventual suicide.
The novel's impact on European literature and culture was profound, sparking a wave of "Werther fever" and solidifying Goethe's place as a literary icon.
Through Werther's letters, Goethe crafts a powerful exploration of the human psyche and the destructive nature of unattainable desire.
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