The Sorrows of Young Werther, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
The Sorrows of Young Werther, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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The Sorrows of Young Werther

Author: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Narrator: Bryan Matthews

Unabridged: 4 hr 43 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Robert Larson

Published: 09/06/2024

Categories: Fiction, Classic


Synopsis

The Sorrows of Young Werther is a classic novel by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, published in 1774. It tells the tragic story of Werther, a young man deeply in love with Charlotte, who is already engaged to another man.Werther's passionate and introspective nature leads him to become increasingly isolated and consumed by his unrequited love. His emotional turmoil intensifies as he witnesses Charlotte's happiness with her fiancé. Struggling with despair and a sense of hopelessness, Werther ultimately makes a tragic decision.The novel's exploration of romantic love, emotional intensity, and the complexities of human nature resonated deeply with readers of the time. It became a cultural sensation and is considered a seminal work of German literature.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Hans on September 05, 2020

This is a dangerous book. For anyone who has suffered from that unrequited love that burns like a fever will be able to relate uncannily well with this book. Unfortunately the ending is such that it inspired many people to use it like a template for their own lives when faced with a similar situatio......more

Goodreads review by Casey on January 16, 2014

I couldn't help but imagine young Werther as a high school, tweeting about all his troubles to the ether. So, without further ado, I present to you: The Tweets of Young Werther. This is the kind of book that high school teachers should be making self-absorbed teenagers read. They can totally relate,......more

Goodreads review by پیمان عَلُو on December 10, 2023

#روز_ولنتاین هزار و نود و پنج روز_شبم را صرف دوست‌داشتن دختری کردم که با یک ساعت نشستن با دیگری رفت... چند روز قبل در اینستاگرام خبر چاپ کتاب شعری از بختیار علی را دیدم ،قلکم را شکستم و رفتم تا کتاب را بخرم.در تمام مسیر بابک جهانبخش گوش دادم.هی زمزمه میکردم “رو عشق من حساب کن همیشه آدم از عشقش که خسته......more

Goodreads review by Valeriu on May 16, 2023

Este aproape imposibil de priceput ecoul imens pe care l-a avut în 1774 această povestire / nuvelă de 100 de pagini. O recitesc acum cu maximă înduioșare, am citit-o prima dată în liceu. Unii au vorbit de o adevărată epidemie de sinucideri declanșată de lectura cărții, dar asta este o informație de......more