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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Mint Editions

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R.D. Boylan

What lies in wait at the nexus of heartbreak and unrequited love? In teasing out the answer to this question, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe produced The Sorrows of Young Werther, one of history’s first bestsellers and the book that would propel Goethe to celebrity status and the heights of the Sturm and Drang movement that defined Germany’s literary scene during the late 1700s.The novel follows Werther, a young and sensitive artist, through his letters writte...

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Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe,R. D. Boylan (Translator)

The Sorrows of Young Werther (Die Leiden des jungen Werther) is an epistolary and loosely autobiographical novel by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, first published in 1774; a revised edition of the novel was published in 1787. Werther was an important novel of the Sturm und Drang period in German literature, and it also influenced the later Romantic literary movement.The book made Goethe one of the first true international literary celebrities. Toward the end of his life, a personal visit to W...

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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Erica Lancaster

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R. D. Boylan

In 'The Sorrows of Young Werther', Johann Wolfgang von Goethe crafts an epistolary novel that intricately explores themes of unrequited love, existential angst, and the struggle between individual desire and societal expectation. Set against the backdrop of late 18th-century Europe, the narrative unfolds through the letters of Werther, a sensitive young artist, whose infatuation with the engaged Charlotte leads him into a profound emotional turmoil. Goethe's lyrical prose and deep psycholo...

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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Niall Elmridge

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R. D. Boylan

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's The Sorrows of Young Werther is a seminal epistolary novel of unrequited love, emotional extremity, and inward self-scrutiny. Through Werther's letters, Goethe renders passion with lyrical immediacy, fusing pastoral sensitivity, philosophical melancholy, and psychological intensity. Published in 1774, the work became a defining text of the Sturm und Drang movement, challenging Enlightenment restraint with a literature of feeling and individual anguish. Goethe, ...

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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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R. D. Boylan

The Sorrows of Young Werther, written by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe in 1774, is a seminal work of the Sturm und Drang literary movement, characterized by its deep exploration of individual emotion and the human experience. The novel is presented as a collection of letters from the passionate and introspective young artist Werther, who becomes enamored with the engaged Lotte. Goethe's poignant prose captures the turbulent feelings of love, despair, and existential longing, prompting a profo...

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J. W. Von Goethe

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R. D. Boylan

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (German:, 28 August 1749 – 22 March 1832) was a German writer and polymath. His body of work includes epic and lyric poetry written in a variety of metres and styles; prose and verse dramas; memoirs; an autobiography; literary and aesthetic criticism; treatises on botany, anatomy, and colour; and four novels. In addition, numerous literary and scientific fragments, more than 10,000 letters, and nearly 3,000 drawings by him are extant.A literary celebrity ...

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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Evan Kelley

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R. D. Boylan

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's 'The Sorrows of Young Werther' is a seminal work in the Sturm und Drang movement and remains a classic in the world of German literature. The novel follows the young Werther as he falls deeply in love with a woman, only to face unrequited feelings that lead to his tragic end. Goethe's writing style is deeply poetic and introspective, showcasing a mix of emotional intensity and philosophical musings that set the stage for Romantic literature to come. Set against...

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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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R. D. Boylan

The 1774 publication of the epistolary novel The Sorrows of Young Werther transformed its 24-year-old author, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, into a world-renowned literary sensation virtually overnight. The story centers on Werther, a highly sensitive artist who has channeled his passionate temperate into his unrequited love for Lotte, a beautiful young lady who is still reeling from the aftermath of her mother's death. Regarded as a masterpiece of the Romantic era, this lyrical meditation on...

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Edith Wharton

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World Classics

The Custom of the Country (1913) is a scathing critique of American upward mobility, as told through the journey of overindulged Undine Spragg. She moves from Apex City to New York and then Paris in pursuit of two things - money and status. She will stop at nothing to achieve this goal, no matter how many affairs, lies, and divorces it takes.

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Edgar Wallace

⚡ Dive into the thrilling world of Edgar Wallace's The Angel of Terror—a gripping story of treachery, suspense, and unexpected twists. Meet Jean Briggerland, a woman of breathtaking beauty and unparalleled cunning, whose charm conceals a heart of steel and a mind of pure malice. When she ensnares unsuspecting victims in her web of deceit, only one man dares to uncover her deadly secrets. Prepare for a rollercoaster of suspense as love, betrayal, and danger collide in this unforgettable ...

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Fyodor Dostoyevsky

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World Classics

"Notes from the Underground" by Fyodor Dostoyevsky delves deep into the mind of an unnamed narrator, presenting a profound exploration of human psychology and existentialism. Set in 19th-century St. Petersburg, the novel offers a compelling glimpse into the inner workings of a disillusioned and isolated protagonist.The story begins with the narrator, a retired civil servant, reflecting on his life and experiences. He introduces himself as a self-proclaimed "underground man," detache...

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Charlotte Perkins Gilman

THE YELLOW WALLPAPER"The Yellow Wallpaper" is a 6,000-word short story, which was first published in January 1892 in The New England Magazine. It is regarded as an important early work of American feminist literature. It shows the attitudes toward women's physical and mental health in the 19th century.Presented in the first-person perspective, the story is a collection of journal entries written by a Jane whose physician husband, John, has restricted her to the upstairs bed...