num_pages: 192
description: The Sorrows of Werther is a novel written by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, originally published in 1774. The book is considered a classic of German literature and is often cited as one of the most influential works of the Sturm und Drang movement.The story is presented as a series of letters written by the protagonist, Werther, to his friend Wilhelm. Werther is a sensitive and passionate young man who falls deeply in love with a woman named Charlotte, who is already engaged to another man. As Werther's feelings for Charlotte grow stronger, he becomes increasingly obsessed with her, and his emotions begin to spiral out of control.Throughout the novel, Werther grapples with the intense emotions of love, jealousy, and despair, and the book delves into themes of unrequited love, the nature of happiness, and the struggle to find meaning in life. The book's tragic ending has become one of the most famous and iconic in all of literature.The Sorrows of Werther is widely regarded as a masterpiece of German literature, and it has had a profound influence on the development of Romanticism and the modern novel. It is a powerful and thought-provoking work that continues to resonate with readers today.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.
language: English
title: The Sorrows Of Werter
titlecomplete: The Sorrows Of Werter
characters: Charlotte (The Sorrows of Young Werther), Albert (The Sorrows of Young Werther), Werther
genres: Literature, German Literature, Classics, School, Novels, Germany, 18th Century, Fiction, Romanticism, Romance
ratings_count: 123758
places: Wahlheim, Germany
awards: awardedAt: 883641600000
name: Ελληνο-γερμανικό Βραβείο Μετάφρασης
category: Στέλλα Νικολούδη
publisher: Kessinger Publishing