Die Leiden des jungen Werther im Schillerhaus Leipzig

The Sorrows of Young Werther - Theater at the Schillerhaus

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Goethe’s *The Sorrows of Young Werther* became a bestseller in 1774 immediately after its publication at the Leipzig Book Fair and was controversial enough to spark a massive media scandal across Europe.

It is the story of a young man in love whose emotional world constantly clashes with the harsh realities of life and societal expectations. He loves Lotte, who captivates him with her stunning natural charm. But she is already betrothed to the wealthy Albert. How far does true love go?

Goethe’s epistolary novel epitomizes the younger generation’s eternal search for self and true love. This gives rise to a gripping interplay of tragedy and lightheartedness, comedy and melancholy, which invites the reader to playfully
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Werther’s love-induced frenzy ends in the only possible outcome for him.

Performed by: David Leubner

Director: Bernd Guhr