Werter: A Tragedy (1786)

by Frederick Reynolds

Book Overview

""Werter: A Tragedy"" is a novel written by Frederick Reynolds in 1786. The story is about a young man named Werter who falls in love with a woman named Charlotte, who is already engaged to another man. Werter's love for Charlotte becomes obsessive, and he becomes increasingly despondent as he realizes that he cannot have her. As Werter's mental state deteriorates, he becomes more and more irrational, and the tragic consequences of his obsession unfold. The novel explores themes of unrequited love, obsession, and the destructive power of emotions. It is a classic work of German Romanticism and has been adapted into numerous plays and operas over the years.This Book Is In English.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: 1166278034
• ISBN13: 9781166278038
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 62 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"