The Sorrows of Young Werther
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The Sorrows of Young Werther
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Narrated by:
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Don Hagen
About this listen
The Sorrows of Young Werther is a loosely based autobiographical novel by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. It was first published in 1774 and is one of the most famous - and infamous - works in the history of literature.
Werther, a sensitive young man, falls in love with Lotte, a sweet-natured girl he meets while visitng an idyllic German village. Although Lotte is betrothed to Albert, Werther���s infatuation with her torments him to the point of despair and suicide.
The book, consisting almost entirely of letters written by Werther to his friend Wilhelm, was an immediate success and developed a large cult following, resulting in copycat suicides. Based on Goethe’s unrequited love for Charlotte Buff, it is the first great “confessional” novel and turned Goethe into one of the first international literary celebrities.
Public Domain (P)2010 Gildan Media CorpWhat listeners say about The Sorrows of Young Werther
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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Performance3 out of 5 stars
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Story4 out of 5 stars
- lisa
- 16-04-2019
Depression
I kinda liked the story as it is about a young man facing depression with his only weapon love. It reminds me of myself when I was depressed trying to become attached to something in a desperate attempt to have a reason to live. It is a complex book to unpack and can be boring at points, but it is a good read none the less.
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