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The Sorrows of Young Werther

by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Read the complete The Sorrows of Young Werther by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe in 4 sections, with a B2–C1 English level estimate.

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About this book

The Sorrows of Young Werther by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is available here as a complete, source-verified English public-domain edition. Its catalog subjects include Germany -- Social life and customs -- Fiction; Unrequited love -- Fiction; Young men -- Germany -- Fiction. Linden organizes its 4 reading sections for browser reading and estimates the language at B2–C1.

First published
Unknown year
Language
English
Translator
R. Dillon (Richard Dillon) Boylan
Copyright status
Public domain

English level

B2–C1 · Deep reading

The Sorrows of Young Werther is calibrated from 40,080 sampled words across 4 chapters: sentences average 17.9 words, 25% exceed 24 words and 6.9% of words are nine letters or longer.

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Sentence rhythm

What the prose asks

Medium-length sentences averaging 17.9 words, with 25% extending beyond 24 words

Vocabulary

What may slow you down

6.9% of sampled words contain nine or more letters and about 4.64 marked archaic terms per thousand words; names and period vocabulary still vary by chapter

Reading rhythm

Short commitment

A few long sections make advance stopping points useful. About 8 calm 30-minute sessions.

Suggested approach

Read with momentum

Read in planned sessions and keep short notes on claims, evidence and changes in voice

Best starting point

Begin with chapter one

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CEFR-aligned Linden estimate · high confidence · sampled full text · Calibrated 2026-09-08 · Provisional, not an exam certification.

Table of contents

4 chapters

  1. 01Opening material44 min
  2. 02BOOK I · Part 244 min
  3. 03BOOK II. · Part 153 min
  4. 04BOOK II. · Part 253 min
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