Lü Di in the Weimar-Thomas Mann Collection

Author: (German) Mann
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: This book is a masterpiece by the great German writer and Nobel laureate Thomas Mann. The author extracts the historical fact of Goethe's reunion with his young lover in Weimar, both shaping the great image of Goethe and portraying his humble side. The novel recreates the passionate and tender love of the male and female protagonists in their youth and the vibrant social atmosphere of that time; it is considered a supplement and continuation of The Sorrows of Young Werther.
When Goethe was young, he fell deeply in love with the beautiful young woman Lotte. They were deeply connected, but the girl was already engaged and could not accept his love. He had no choice but to leave with a heavy heart. This extraordinary experience led Goethe to write the immortal masterpiece The Sorrows of Young Werther, using Lotte as the prototype.
Forty-four years after their separation, Lotte came to Weimar with her daughter. This small city, which had once brought her joy and sorrow, was suddenly buzzing with excitement. People flocked to see the face of Goethe's former beloved. However, the aging Goethe was cold toward Lotte and reluctant to dwell on the past, which greatly displeased her. She shut herself in for several weeks.
One day, Goethe invited her to see a play. On the way home, they rode in the same carriage, and the scene felt eerily familiar. It triggered memories of their past, and they confided in each other about their lives since then, their longing for the past evident in their words.
This book is a masterpiece by the great German writer and Nobel laureate Thomas Mann. The author extracts the historical fact of Goethe's reunion with his young lover in Weimar, both...