FAQ About Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

"The Sorrows of Young Werther" is a novel by Goethe, first published in 1774. It is written in the form of letters from the protagonist, Werther, to his friend Wilhelm. The story details Werther's intense, unrequited love for Charlotte, a woman engaged to another man. The novel explores themes of passion, despair, and the constraints of society, ultimately leading to Werther's tragic end. The novel had a profound impact on European readers and is regarded as a key work of the Sturm und Drang movement.