Exploring Political and Cultural reflections in Goethe's The Sorrows of Young Werther

Abstract

This research paper examines Goethe's novel The Sorrows of Young Werther as a combination of literature and politics. By analyzing the social and political context in which the novel was written and published, the paper explores the ways in which Goethe's work reflects the political tensions and cultural changes of its time. The qualitative approach is utilized and content analysis is provided. The paper also considers the role of literature as a tool for political commentary and criticism, particularly in the context of the emerging Romantic movement in Germany. This research also highlights the significance of The Sorrows of Young Werther as both a literary masterpiece and a political statement and sheds light on the complex relationship between literature and politics in the early 19th century.