Lotte in Weimar

Interesting Facts

• The book is based on real events and tells the story of the meeting between Charlotte Buff, the prototype for Lotte in Goethe's novel «The Sorrows of Young Werther», and Goethe himself many years after their first encounter.
• The novel is a profound exploration of human emotions, memories, and time, showing how the past influences the present.
• Thomas Mann uses numerous literary allusions and references to Goethe's works, making it particularly interesting for connoisseurs of German literature.
• The work also explores the theme of aging and changing perceptions over time, reflected in the characters' dialogues and reflections.
• The book is written in the form of dialogues and monologues, giving it a theatrical quality and allowing for a deeper exploration of the characters' inner worlds.