The Sorrows of Young Werther (Goethe)

*The Sorrows of Young Werther* by Goethe is a novel about a passionate young man named Werther who falls deeply in love with Charlotte, who is already engaged. His intense feelings lead to emotional suffering, loneliness, and inner turmoil. As Werther's love remains unfulfilled, his distress intensifies, highlighting the dangers of overly romanticized emotion and idealism. The story explores themes of unrequited love, individual passion, and the destructive side of intense emotion, ultimately ending with Werther's tragic choice to end his life. It reflects the Romantic era's emphasis on emotion and individual experience.