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The Sorrows of Young Werther - Wikipedia
WEBThe Sorrows of Young Werther ([ˈveːɐ̯tɐ]; German: Die Leiden des jungen Werthers), or simply Werther, is a 1774 epistolary novel by Johann Wolfgang Goethe, which appeared as a revised edition in 1787.
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The Sorrows of Young Werther | Romanticism, Tragedy, Goethe
WEBThe Sorrows of Young Werther, novel by J.W. von Goethe, published in German as Die Leiden des jungen Werthers in 1774. It was the first novel of the Sturm und Drang movement. The novel is the story of a sensitive, artistic young man who demonstrates the fatal effects of a predilection for.
The Sorrows of Young Werther, by J.w. Von Goethe - Project Gutenberg
WEBJul 1, 2017 · THE SORROWS OF YOUNG WERTHER. By J.W. von Goethe. Translated by R.D. Boylan Edited by Nathen Haskell Dole. PREFACE. BOOK II. PREFACE. I have carefully collected whatever I have been able to learn of the story of poor Werther, and here present it to you, knowing that you will thank me for it.
The Sorrows of Young Werther: Full Book Summary - SparkNotes
WEBThe tragic events depicted in the poetry create an emotionally charged picture of their doomed love affair, and they exchange a passionate kiss for the first time. Overcome with grief for Werther and horror at her betrayal of Albert, Charlotte locks herself in an adjoining room until Werther leaves.
The Sorrows of Young Werther: Study Guide - SparkNotes
WEBFrom a general summary to chapter summaries to explanations of famous quotes, the SparkNotes The Sorrows of Young Werther Study Guide has everything you need to ace quizzes, tests, and essays.
The Sorrows of Young Werther - Goodreads
WEBThis is Goethe's first novel, published in 1774. Written in diary form, it tells the tale of an unhappy, passionate young man hopelessly in love with Charlotte, the wife of a friend - a man who he alternately admires and detests.
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