“The Sorrows of Young Werther” was published in the fall of 1774. It is the greatest achievement of “hurricane” movement in German. Victor is the hero in this book, the author used the genre of epistolary novel,expressed his love an hate, joy and sorrow in the social life in the name of Victor. This work shows longings and anguish for the young people in that time, reflecting the general requirements of the emerging bourgeoisie in transition from feudal society to capitalist development. This is the voice of the times and a call for freedom. This work brings Gerd the reputation of the world.
