| Author |
Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832 |
| Translator |
Kilpi, Volter, 1874-1939 |
| Uniform Title |
Die Leiden des jungen Werther. Finnish
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| Title |
Nuoren Wertherin kärsimykset
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 37.3 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Nuoren Wertherin kärsimykset" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a novel written in the late 18th century. The story centers around the passionate and sensitive young artist Werther, who finds himself caught in the throes of unrequited love and existential anguish. Through his letters to his friend Wilhelm, Werther expresses his deep feelings and philosophical musings about life, love, and the struggles of the human soul, which are likely to resonate with readers who appreciate emotional depth and romantic turmoil. The opening of the novel introduces Werther's journey as he contemplates his recent departure from a close friend, expressing both relief and sadness. He reflects on the beauty of his new surroundings while acknowledging the emotional turmoil that accompanies his transition. As Werther finds solace and inspiration in nature, he also grapples with his feelings for a woman named Leonore, who has captivated his thoughts, revealing his struggles with love and longing. The initial letters showcase his emotional complexity and foreshadow the intense conflicts he will face throughout the narrative, setting a poignant tone for the story ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Germany -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Unrequited love -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Young men -- Germany -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
47210 |
| Release Date |
Oct 27, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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