The New Werther

By Loki

Book Overview

The New Werther is a novel written by the German author Loki, originally published in 1880. The book is a modern retelling of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's classic novel The Sorrows of Young Werther, which was first published in 1774.The story follows the protagonist, Karl, a young man who is deeply passionate and sensitive. He falls in love with a woman named Lotte, who is already engaged to another man. Karl's unrequited love for Lotte leads him to despair and eventually to contemplate suicide, much like the original Werther.However, in this modern retelling, Karl's story is set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing society. The Industrial Revolution is in full swing, and Karl finds himself struggling to come to terms with the new world around him. He is torn between his love for Lotte and his desire to embrace the modern world and its new values.The New Werther is a powerful exploration of love, passion, and the struggle to find one's place in a rapidly changing world. It is a timeless tale that still resonates with readers today, over a century after its initial publication.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 110439751X
• ISBN13: 9781104397517
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"