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“Must it ever be thus-that the source of our happiness must also be the fountain of our misery? The full and ardent sentiment which animated my heart with the love of nature, overwhelming me with a torrent of delight, and which brought all paradise before me, has now become an insupportable torment, a demon which perpetually pursues and harrasses me.”

Quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Book:The Sorrows of Young Werther: Top Classic of German
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The Sorrows of Young Werther: Top Classic of German

Written by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, this classic German novel delves into the emotional turmoil of Werther, a young artist, as he grapples with unrequited love and societal expectations, offering a poignant examination of the human condition. more

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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, born on August 28, 1749, and died on March 22, 1832, was a prominent German writer, thinker, and scientist. He is one of the greatest writers in German literary history and his works have had a profound impact on the world. His most famous works include 'Faust' and 'The Sorrows of Young Werther'. more

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