The Sorrows of Young Werther
The Sorrows of Young Werther
by J.W. von Goethe
Translated by Thomas Carlyle and R.D. Boylan
PREFACE
I have carefully collected whatever I have been able to learn of the story of poor Werther, and here present it to you, knowing that you will thank me for it. To his spirit and character you cannot refuse your admiration and love: to his fate you will not deny your tears.
And thou, good soul, who sufferest the same distress as he endured once, draw comfort from h ...