THE SORROWS OF YOUNG WERTHER(Penguin Classics) by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

The Sorrows of Young Werther by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is one of the most powerful portrayals of unrequited love and tragic longing ever written. First published in 1774, this groundbreaking epistolary novel quickly became a cornerstone of Romantic literature, shaping how generations understood passion, despair, and the human heart.

The novel tells the story of Werther, a sensitive young artist whose emotions rule his every thought. He falls hopelessly in love with Charlotte, a woman already promised to another man. Despite this, Werther stays close to her, even forming a friendship with her husband, as he struggles against the impossible intensity of his feelings. His devotion soon turns into torment, leading him toward a devastating conclusion that continues to move readers to this day.

Goethe’s The Sorrows of Young Werther remains timeless for its emotional depth, its lyrical prose, and its exploration of love, society, and the fragility of the human spirit. A must-read for admirers of Romantic literature and those drawn to the profound complexities of the heart.