The Sorrows of Young Werther (German: Die Leiden des jungen Werther) is a loosely autobiographical epistolary novel by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, first published in 1774. Its one of Goethes most popular works and his best book in my opinion. It turned Goethe, previously an unknown author, into a literary celebrity almost overnight. Most of The Sorrows of Young Werther is presented as a collection of letters written by Werther, a young artist of a sensitive and passionate temperament, to his friend Wilhelm.
I think this classic master piece is a must read for anyone.