The Sorrows of Young Werther (Die Leiden des jungen Werthers)

*The Sorrows of Young Werther* is a novel by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe about a young man named Werther who falls deeply in love with Charlotte, a woman engaged to another. His intense feelings lead to emotional suffering and depression, highlighting themes of unrequited love and personal melancholy. The novel captures Werther’s passionate nature and societal constraints, ultimately ending with his tragic suicide. It’s considered an influential work that explores the complexities of human emotion, romantic idealism, and individual longing, resonating with readers who experience intense personal feelings or emotional conflict.