Lotte in Weimar

Summary

«Lotte in Weimar» is a novel by Thomas Mann that narrates the encounter between Charlotte Buff, the prototype for Lotte in Goethe's novel «The Sorrows of Young Werther», and Goethe himself many years after their first meeting. Charlotte travels to Weimar to meet Goethe, and this event becomes a catalyst for reflections on the past, art, love, and human relationships. The novel delves into the complex emotions and memories of the characters, as well as their perceptions of each other after many years. Mann masterfully conveys the atmosphere of the time and the inner world of the characters, creating a profound and multilayered work.