"The Sorrows of Young Werther" is a novel by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, published in 1774. It tells the story of a young artist named Werther who falls deeply in love with Lotte, a woman engaged to another man. The novel is written in the form of letters, capturing Werther's intense emotions and struggles with unrequited love. As Werther becomes increasingly despondent over his situation, he grapples with feelings of isolation and despair. His passion leads him to a tragic conclusion, reflecting the themes of romanticism and the conflict between individual desires and societal expectations. The book had a significant impact on literature and inspired the Sturm und Drang movement.