THE SORROWS OF YOUNG WERTHER – THE NEW MELUSINA NOVELLE [Paperback] Goethe

Description

1967 10th printing. Paperback cover has significant wear, scuffs, small marks and stains, and bending. Spine has significant reading creases and wear. Pages have some marks in pencil throughout and the binding is secure.

This well-worn copy of Goethe’s “The Sorrows of Young Werther” and “The New Melusina Novelle” bears the marks of a beloved and oft-read volume. Published in the pivotal year of 1967, this 10th printing captures the enduring appeal of Goethe’s masterpiece, a seminal work of the Sturm und Drang literary movement that ushered in a new era of emotional expression and individuality in German literature. Werther’s passionate outpourings and tragic end struck a chord with readers, making it a touchstone of the Romantic period and a profound influence on subsequent authors. The inclusion of “The New Melusina Novelle” offers a glimpse into Goethe’s exploration of German folklore and myth. This battered yet cherished copy speaks to the timeless resonance of Goethe’s works, inviting collectors and readers alike to immerse themselves in the revolutionary spirit that shaped the Western literary canon.