Sorrows of Young Werther

Author: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe [Germany]
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Publish Date: 2002-10-01
Features: The plot of the novel is quite simple. Young Werther comes to a small town, where the natural scenery, the simple customs, and the innocent and happy children bring him great joy. At a ball, he meets a young girl named Lotte, and her every smile, every gesture captivates him. Lotte also likes him but cannot return his affection, as she is already engaged to Werther's close friend. Werther falls into awkwardness and pain, and he resolutely leaves the place, trying to find relief and success in his career. However, the vulgar environment, the corrupt interpersonal relationships, and the oppressive social order that stifles individuality and freedom all make him unbearable. When he returns to Lotte's side in vain, he discovers that she has already married and decides to die for love, ultimately ending his own life with a gun.