Hermann and Dorothea

Author: Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von

Synopsis:

In the small town of Wallau, Hermann, a young man from a noble family, crosses paths with Dorothea, a refugee fleeing from war-torn surroundings. As their lives intertwine, they navigate the complexities of love, societal expectations, and the clash between personal desires and duty. Set against the backdrop of a changing society, their story explores the power of human connection and the resilience of the human spirit.

Genres: Romantic novel, Historical fiction, Bildungsroman

Themes: Love and relationships, Social class and hierarchy, Individual freedom and societal constraints

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