The sufferings of young Werther

The first great "confessional" novel, this is a story of unrequited love, drawing on personal experience. Werther, a sensitive young man, falls in love with Lotte, knowing she is to marry another. Unable to subdue his passion, Werther's infatuation torments him to the point of despair.

Year

2012

Language

English

Publisher

W.W. Norton & Co.

Editions

1

Pages

151

ISBN

9780393079388

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