The Sorrows of Werther V1: A German Story (1784)

""The Sorrows of Werther"" is a novel written by the German author Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and first published in 1784. The book tells the story of a young man named Werther who falls in love with a woman named Charlotte, but is unable to be with her due to her engagement to another man. As Werther's love for Charlotte grows stronger, he becomes increasingly tormented and eventually takes his own life. The novel is written in the form of letters from Werther to his friend Wilhelm, and is considered a masterpiece of German literature. It is also seen as a prime example of the Sturm und Drang literary movement, which emphasized emotion and individualism over reason and tradition. The book has been translated into many languages and has had a significant impact on literature and culture around the world.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.