Die Leiden des jungen Werther by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Die Leiden des jungen Werther

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe with Ernst Beutler

165 pages • first pub 1774 (editions)

fiction classics emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Description

A major work of German romanticism in a translation that is acknowledged as the definitive English language version. The Vintage Classics edition also includes NOVELLA, Goethe's poetic vision of an idyllic pastoral society.

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Moods

emotional 79%
sad 69%
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: 8% | N/A: 1% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 26%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 33% | Yes: 25% | 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%

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