The Sorrows of Young Werther

The Sorrows of Young Werther (Die Leiden des jungen Werthers) is a novel by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, first published in 1774. It is one of the most famous works of German literature and is considered a central text of the Sturm und Drang (Storm and Stress) movement, which emphasized emotion, individualism, and the experience of intense feelings. The novel’s impact on literature and European culture was profound, contributing to the development of Romanticism.