The Sorrows of Young Werther by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

The Sorrows of Young Werther

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

96 pages • first pub 1774 (editions)

fiction classics emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Description

One of the world's first bestsellers, this tragic masterpiece attained an instant and lasting success upon its 1774 publication, catapulting the author to the forefront of the German literary movement known as Sturm und Drang. A burst of parodies,...

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Moods

emotional 79%
sad 68%
dark 55%
reflective 52%
challenging 18%
tense 16%
inspiring 4%
adventurous 2%
hopeful 2%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 36%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | A mix: 9% | N/A: 1% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 26%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 33% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%

Average rating

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