The Sufferings of Young Werther

The book is a mass-market paperback, showing moderate wear consistent with its age. The cover has some edge wear and slight discoloration, but the binding remains intact. There are no inscriptions or library marks, making it a clean copy for collectors.

"The Sufferings of Young Werther" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a pivotal work in the canon of German literature, first published in 1774. This edition, published by Frederick Ungar Publishing Co. in 1957, is a translation by Bayard Quincy Morgan, part of the College Translations series. Goethe's novel is renowned for its exploration of unrequited love and its impact on European literary style, marking it as the first psychological novel in German literature. This edition is a mass-market paperback, making it accessible for both students and collectors interested in classic literature. The book is a cornerstone of Romanticism, illustrating the intense emotions and personal turmoil of its protagonist, Werther. This particular printing is out of print, adding to its desirability for collectors. The condition of the book is consistent with its age, showing signs of wear typical for a paperback of this era.