Die Wahlverwandtschaften

Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832

About this book

"Die Wahlverwandtschaften" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a novel published in 1809. It tells the story of married couple Charlotte and Eduard, whose secluded life together unravels when two guests arrive at their estate. Like a chemical reaction, new attractions form: Charlotte drawn to the capable Captain Otto, Eduard to the young and quietly charming Ottilie. The conflict between desire and reason spirals into chaos, leading toward tragic consequences in this work exploring passion, duty, and renunciation.

Notes

Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elective_Affinities de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Die_Wahlverwandtschaften

Author

Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832

Reading level

B1 · Intermediate

Language

Deutsch