This volume collects three of Goethe's most famous works, each showcasing his brilliant prose style and his profound insights into human nature. In The Sorrows of Werther, a young man's unrequited love leads him to despair and suicide. Elective Affinities explores the complex relationships and desires that emerge among four aristocrats. The Nouvelette is a haunting tale of a girl who is kidnapped and sold into slavery. Taken together, these stories offer a captivating portrait of Goethe's literary genius and his enduring impact on German literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.