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The Sorrows of Young Werther by J.W. von Goethe
Translated by R.D. Boylan
Edited by Nathen Haskell Dole

The Sorrows of Young Werther



PREFACE



I have carefully collected whatever I have been able to learn of
the story of poor Werther, and here present it to you, knowing
that you will thank me for it. To his spirit and character you
cannot refuse your admiration and love: to his fate you will not
deny your tears.

And thou, good soul, who sufferest the same distress as he endured
once, draw comfort from his sorrows; and let this little book be