"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 emotional turmoil and longing. As Werther grapples with his unrequited love, he becomes increasingly despondent. His intense feelings lead him to a tragic conclusion, reflecting themes of passion, despair, and the struggles of the individual against societal norms. The book is considered a key work of the Sturm und Drang literary movement.