FAQ About Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
How did Goethe influence the Sturm und Drang movement?
Goethe significantly influenced the Sturm und Drang movement through works that emphasized emotion, individuality, and nature. His novel "The Sorrows of Young Werther," published in 1774, became a seminal work of the movement and inspired a wave of Werther-mania across Europe. The novel's portrayal of intense, unbridled emotion became a hallmark of Sturm und Drang literature, paving the way for Romanticism.
