The Sorrows of Young Werther

*The Sorrows of Young Werther* is a novel by Goethe about a passionate young artist who falls deeply in love with a woman named Charlotte, who is already engaged. His intense emotions lead him to despair as he cannot be with her, ultimately resulting in his tragic suicide. The story explores themes of unrequited love, emotional intensity, and the Romantic idealization of individual feelings. It captures the profound impact of love and longing on the human psyche, highlighting the struggles of inner suffering and the beauty of passionate expression.