The New Werther Or The Wealsman's Wrath: A Study In Characteristics (1894)

By David Simpson Graham

Book Overview

The New Werther Or The Wealsman�������s Wrath: A Study In Characteristics (1894) is a novel written by David Simpson Graham. The book is a study of the characteristics of the protagonist, a young man named Charles Stuart, who is deeply affected by the works of Goethe's The Sorrows of Young Werther. The novel is set in the late 19th century and follows Charles as he becomes increasingly obsessed with the character of Werther and begins to emulate his behavior. Charles falls in love with a woman named Edith, but his unrequited love drives him to despair and ultimately to tragedy. The book explores themes of unrequited love, obsession, and the destructive power of literature. The New Werther Or The Wealsman�������s Wrath is considered a significant work in the history of English literature and is a must-read for those interested in the Romantic literary movement.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104500531
• ISBN13: 9781104500535
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"