Die Wahlverwandtschaften, Ein Roman, erster Theil [German]

By Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Die Wahlverwandtschaften (Elective Affinities), published in 1809, is Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's exploration of love, marriage, and societal expectations. The novel centers on Eduard and Charlotte, a wealthy couple who invite Eduard's friend Otto and Charlotte's niece Ottilie to live with them. As the four characters interact, their relationships begin to shift, driven by unspoken desires and complex emotional bonds. Goethe uses the metaphor of chemical affinity to illustrate the powerful, sometimes destructive, attraction between people, suggesting that human relationships are subject to natural laws beyond rational control.

A profound work of German Romanticism, "Die Wahlverwandtschaften" delves into themes of duty, passion, and the consequences of defying social norms. Goethe's insightful characterizations and elegant prose make this novel a timeless exploration of the human heart.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: German
• ISBN: 1279150475
• ISBN13: 9781279150474
• Release Date: March 2012
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"