Letters From Wetzlar, Written In 1817: Developing The Authentic Particulars On Which The Sorrows Of Werter Are Founded (1821) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781166575922)

""Letters From Wetzlar, Written In 1817"" is a book written by James Bell and published in 1821. The book contains a collection of letters that provide insight into the real-life events that inspired Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's famous novel ""The Sorrows of Werther."" The letters were written by a young man named Karl Wilhelm Jerusalem, who was a friend of Goethe and a resident of Wetzlar, Germany. In these letters, Jerusalem describes his own experiences of unrequited love and despair, which closely mirror those of the novel's protagonist, Werther. The book offers a fascinating glimpse into the personal life of Goethe and the real-life events that inspired one of the most significant works of German literature.To Which Is Annexed The Stork, Or The Herald Of Spring, A Poem.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.

Author: James Bell
ISBN-10: 1166575926
ISBN-13: 9781166575922
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 118
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.37lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.25d