Die Leiden des jungen Werther — Band 2 by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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"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.)
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| Author | Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832 |
|---|---|
| Title | Die Leiden des jungen Werther — Band 2 |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sorrows_of_Young_Werther |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Die_Leiden_des_jungen_Werthers |
| Credits | This etext was prepared by Michael Pullen and proofread by Dr. Mary Cicora |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| 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 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 2408 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-02408-0 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2000 |
| Last Update | Jan 1, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1674 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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