Die Leiden des jungen Werther — Band 2 by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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Author Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832
Title Die Leiden des jungen Werther — Band 2
Note Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sorrows_of_Young_Werther https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Die_Leiden_des_jungen_Werthers
Credits This etext was prepared by Michael Pullen and proofread by Dr. Mary Cicora
Summary "Die Leiden des jungen Werther — Band 2" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a novel written during the late 18th century, embodying the themes of romanticism and existential angst. The story primarily revolves around Werther, a passionate and sensitive young man, whose intense emotional experiences lead to conflict and turmoil in his life, particularly regarding his unrequited love for Lotte and the societal constraints he grapples with. At the start of this volume, we see Werther reflecting on his situation as he comes to terms with his feelings of isolation and despair. Specifically, he describes the challenges he encounters with other people, including a frustrating relationship with a minister and his growing admiration for Count C..., a figure of emotional depth and connection. As he navigates the complexities of love, social expectations, and personal ambition, Werther's emotional state oscillates between hope and despair, as he longs for deeper connections and struggles against the feelings of inadequacy that plague him. This beginning sets the stage for the deeper explorations of love and existential discontent that are central to the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Germany -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject Unrequited love -- Fiction
Subject Young men -- Germany -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 2408
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Most Recently Updated Jan 1, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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