A review by demonxore
The Sorrows of Young Werther by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

dark emotional sad medium-paced

4.0

Goethe's beautiful, poetic prose and poignant juxtaposition certainly lift this novel above the multitude of milquetoast love triangle narratives. After looking into Goethe's personal history, I discovered that The Sorrows of Young Werther is extremely autobiographical. Knowing this makes the book even more moving. Even though it was published in 1774, the agonies and lack of recourse from unrequited love are just as resonant today. 
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