The Sorrows of Young Werther
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The Sorrows of Young Werther
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
4 people recommended it in 4 threads, 2018–2025.
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I think we've all been in Werther's shoes. Though I hope that nobody comes to the same conclusion he came to.
This is an old classic -- my son recommended this to me. I enjoyed it.
For me, its The Sorrows of Young Werther. Published in 1779. It is a short read and quite beautifully written.
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