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The Sorrows of Young Werther

By: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Narrated by: Stevan Gerald
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Enter the tormented heart of a young man overwhelmed by passion, beauty, and the crushing pain of unreturned love. In The Sorrows of Young Werther, Goethe presents the personal letters of Werther, a tender, idealistic artist who falls deeply for Charlotte—an alluring woman already engaged to someone else.

As Werther’s admiration turns into fixation, his thoughts on love, nature, art, and suffering become more intense and consuming. Framed by the scenic beauty of the German countryside, his emotional journey unfolds into a moving exploration of yearning, heartbreak, and the blurry boundary between romantic idealism and emotional collapse.

A defining work of the Sturm und Drang era and a seminal piece of Romantic literature, The Sorrows of Young Werther is far more than a love story—it’s a raw, lyrical outpouring from a soul in turmoil. It moved a generation and shocked Europe with its emotional candor and heartbreaking conclusion.

Whether you see it as a tragic love story or a reflection of your own quiet desires, Werther’s voice will linger long after you’ve finished listening.

Public Domain (P)2025 Stevan Gerald
Classics Heartfelt Romance Emotions

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