The sorrows of young Werther
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Published
London, England ; Penguin, 1989.
Physical Desc
144 pages ; 20 cm
Status
Sierra View Library - Adult Fiction
FICTION GOETHE 1989
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Published
London, England ; Penguin, 1989.
Format
Book
Language
English
Notes
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Translation of: Die Leiden des jungen Werthers.
Description
Visiting an idyllic German village, Werther, a sensitive and romantic young man, meets and falls in love with sweet-natured Lotte. Although he realizes that Lotte is to marry Albert, he is unable to subdue his passion for her and his infatuation torments him to the point of absolute despair. The first great confessional novel, The Sorrows of Young Werther draws both on Goethes own unrequited love for Charlotte Buff and on the death of his friend Karl Wilhelm Jerusalem. The book was an immediate success and a cult rapidly grew up around it, resulting in numerous imitations as well as violent criticism and even suppression for its apparent recommendation of suicide. Goethes sensitive exploration of the mind of a young artist at odds with society and ill-equipped to cope with life is now considered the first great tragic novel of European literature. This edition includes notes and an introduction by Michael Hulse who explores the origins of the novel in the authors life and examines its impact on European culture.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Goethe, J. W. v. (1989). The sorrows of young Werther . Penguin.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832. 1989. The Sorrows of Young Werther. Penguin.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832. The Sorrows of Young Werther Penguin, 1989.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von. The Sorrows of Young Werther Penguin, 1989.
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