Βέρθερος by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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"Βέρθερος" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a novel written in the late 18th century. The book is a key work of early Romanticism, focusing on the themes of love, nature, and the inner struggles of the protagonist. It chronicles the emotional turmoil and longing of the main character, Werther, as he navigates his feelings for the unattainable Leonora. The opening of the novel introduces Werther's reflective and passionate nature as he
writes a series of letters to his friend. He expresses joy in leaving his old life behind while grappling with the complexities of love and emotional pain related to his past relationships. Throughout his letters, he describes the beauty of the natural surroundings, conveys a deep sense of melancholy, recounts interactions with townspeople, and reveals his desire for genuine connection despite the constraints of society. This establishes the tone of introspection and emotional depth that is likely to resonate throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Aretas, Ioannis |
| Uniform Title | Die Leiden des jungen Werther. Greek |
| Title | Βέρθερος |
| Credits | Produced by Sophia Canoni. Many thanks to George Canonis for his major work in proofreading |
| Language | Greek |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Germany -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Subject | Unrequited love -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 36850 |
| Release Date | Jul 25, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 319 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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