The Sorrows Of Werther

This volume collects three of Goethe's most famous works, each showcasing his brilliant prose style and his profound insights into human nature. In The Sorrows of Werther, a young man's unrequited love leads him to despair and suicide. Elective Affinities explores the complex relationships and desires that emerge among four aristocrats. The Nouvelette is a haunting tale of a girl who is kidnapped and sold into slavery. Taken together, these stories offer a captivating portrait of Goethe's literary genius and his enduring impact on German literature.

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