"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. The book is a key work of the Sturm und Drang literary movement, emphasizing individual feelings and the beauty of nature. Its themes of passion, despair, and the conflict between societal expectations and personal desires resonated with readers, making it a significant influence on Romantic literature.