Chemistry of the Solid-Water Interface: Processes at the Mineral-Water and Particle-Water Interface in Natural Systems

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Provides an introduction to the chemistry of the solid-water interface, progressing from the simple to more complex and applied. Discusses the important interfaces in natural systems, especially geochemistry, in natural waters, soils and sediments. The processes occurring at mineral-water, particle-water and organism-water interfaces play critical roles in regulating the composition and ecology of oceans and fresh waters, the development of soils and plant nutrient's supply, preserving the integrity of water repositories and in such applications as water technology and corrosion science.

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This Book Changed My Life.......2002-09-22

I believe that this book will one day be a collector's item because it first seriously advanced the idea that symbiosis is a primary mechanism of evolution.

For a reason I can't recall, I was hurrying through the stacks of the U. of Rochester Medical School Library in the very early 1970's. The title on the spine of one book happened to catch my eye, The Origin of Eukaryotic Cells. I didn't know what eukaryotic cells were. Impulsively, I took the book out and read a bit of it while standing in the stacks. Then I decided to check it out of the library. Over the next two weeks I read the whole book very carefully. I had very little scientific background, but I did remember that when I took freshman biology in 1953-54 at the U. of R. I thought that it looked to me as if parts of more complex single-celled microbes were, in fact, simpler microbes that had somehow gotten inside the more complex cells and stayed there.

This book confirmed that idea, and it changed my life because it renewed my interest in evolution. I began reading a great deal about it. I still read a lot about evolution. I've just finished reading Lynn Margulis' most recent book, Acquiring Genomes, written with Dorion Sagan, also more than just a good read. Both books advance the concept of symbiosis as a major cause of evolutionary change. They specify, by giving the details, one very important way, perhaps the most important way, in which evolution can occur in leaps and bounds rather than soley by the long-term acquisition of genetic mutations.

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Origin of Eukaryotic Cells: Evidence and Research Implications for a Theory of the Origin and Evolution of Microbial , Plant, and Animal Cells on the Precambrian Earth.
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"You cannot hate him who burns with love for you": Werther's Distorted Logic

The Sorrows of Young Werther (Modern Library Classics)
Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
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A major work of German romanticism in a translation that is acknowledged as the definitive English language version. The Vintage Classics edition also includes NOVELLA, Goethe's poetic vision of an idyllic pastoral society.

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For more than two centuries the very title of this book has evoked the sensitivity of youth, the suffering of the artist, the idea of a hero too full of love to live. When it was first published in Germany, in 1774, The Sorrows of Young Werther created a sensation. Banned and condemned but embraced -- especially by the young -- it has continued to captivate.

Now Burton Pike's startlingly new translation expresses as never before all the anguish, ideas, and ardor of this seminal, iconic novel. And his Introduction reveals both Goethe's inspirations and his influence -- on works ranging from Madame Bovary to Frankenstein and beyond.

Here is the classic story of Werther, a young man "seeking the infinite" in an art he cannot master and a woman he cannot have -- the prototype of the Romantic hero in a work that anticipated the Romantic Age. Here is a bold new look at a masterpiece that has changed lives and, like its beloved hero, will never grow old.

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Not his best ..........2007-06-14

This is one of Goethe's earlier works, and in comparison with his other achievements, such as Faust or Elective Affinities, this book is not as engaging or well written. Some of Werther's lack comes from the fact that it is confessional literature, and is told by Werther--not Goethe. However, some of its shortcomings can be attributed to Goethe's own immaturity as a writer at the time. That being said, Werther is still a brilliantly written piece of literature that is not only thought-provoking, but beautiful as well, as exquisite art often is.

Masterpiece.......2007-04-18

A masterpiece of Teenage Angst. If you are young, read this to educate yourself at how complicated your emotions really are. Much in the way Russian novelists create their characters, Goethe does the same, but with German flair.

Review for Sorrows of a Young Werther.......2007-01-06

For any one who does not know the extremes of emotion and death this book is excellent. I personally found it very helpful and at times depressing to read especially at the end. But its message is equally as powerful to read on a rainy day.

The Romantic hero per excellence!.......2006-11-28

Goethe's Werther widely reputation around the world, is due its absolute engagement with the febrile echoes of renovation and visceral way of life and think. On one hand the embodiment of the Romantic spirit had at least two well connoted protagonists: Lord Byron and Francisco Miranda, enthusiast pioneers of the flaming ashes of the recent French Revolution who understood and bet his lives under liberty' s flag and the untamed desire of the happiness of the human being.

"You cannot hate him who burns with love for you": Werther's Distorted Logic.......2006-06-21

Johnann Wolfgang von Goethe's _The Sorrows of Young Werther_ (1774) is an epistolary novel recounting a young man's obsession with a woman who is affianced and later becomes married. In letters to an older family friend, Wilhelm, Werther describes his life while living in a small German provincial town, his growing obsession for Lotte, and his fledgeling efforts to separate himself from her and move on. Over the course of a year and half, from May 1771 to December 1772, Werther's letters outline the downward spiral of his own desperate romantic passion.

Ironically, the reason why Werther is in the rural village near Walheim, where he mets Lotte, is because Leonara, a woman whom Werther has flirted with, has fallen desperately, and perhaps dangerously, in love with him. Having left home as an escape and for respite, Werther is unsure whether he is "blameless" in Leonara's situation or if he did not "relish her perfectly genuine naïve expressions which so often made us laugh." Werther's uncertainty about his motives, his misperceptions of others, and his lack of concern about the effects of his behavior are a constant. At one point, he writes to Wilhelm, "No, I do not deceive myself!" claiming that Lotte loves him, only to doubt a few sentences later, "Is this presumption, or a sense of true proportion?"

The relationship between Albert, Lotte's husband, and Werther is especially interesting, as it moves from friendship to antagonism, entirely due to Werther's erratic behavior. In the end, Albert inadvertently helps Werther carry out his final plans by fulfilling a request from Werther. Albert's participation reveals a subtle, yet interesting psychological dynamic--hinting perhaps at Albert's own secret jealousies and frustrations, while also ironically realizing Werther's wish to drive a final wedge between Albert and Lotte.

Werther embodies the romantic extreme, and he is similar to other characters and personae found in writers from the Romantic Period, or of works written in the Romantic style. There is an irony to his plight, as the reader sees Werther's self-deception fester in the letters and as a result, the reader understands Werther more fully than Werther understands himself. The book appeals to the loves and obsessions of youth--again taken their utmost lengths. The book is a classic example of the values of eighteenth- and early nineteenth-century romanticism.

My thoughts about the book are different from when I first read it as a nineteen-year old. Werther seemed more intriguing then. This time, I found myself imagining the thoughts and feelings of the characters Werther describes, particularly Lotte and Albert, versus Werther's own delusional depictions.

The Sorrows of Young Werther and Selected Writings (Signet Classics)

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The Sorrows of Young Werther and Selected Writings (Signet Classics)
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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This classic selection of writings by Goethe reflects the author's philosophy of love and death.

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Simply put : Timeless.......2005-09-01

Currently I'm taking a class in German, as is being taught by a professor from Germany. When pressed on what sorts of things might be a good read from the German catalogue, she pointed me towards the likes of Thomas Mann.

Fortunately for me I'm bad with names. I went to the bookstore in search of something to read (because I would like to know more about Germany) but I couldn't remember any of the authors she told me to check out. The only name I could remember was Goethe and his only work that I was familiar with was, of course, Faust. One more happy circumstance (that they were out of that story) put me in possession of this edition of 'Werther'. Again, I am a fortunate man.

This is a terrific little book. I am told that it caused a storm of praise and a sort of cult following upon its publication (even a few suicides) and I find that I can truly believe that. It tells the story of unrequited love, of a man who meets a woman who fills all the holes in his heart and life, yet remains estranged from him. The emotions that Werther goes through in pining for his Lotte are real, for they are the same emotions that every other human being has had in shaking anticipation of seeing their 'crush'.

As you read through the short work, you find yourself feeling the initial highs that Werther goes through. Without saying it so succinctly, Werther begins to see green for green and blue for blue for the first time, all augmented by his new appreciation for life through the filter of his beloved. As the story progresses, the emotions grow darker and more foreboding. You can feel the onset of defeat, the slow torture of knowing that even if Lotte became his, his whole life would never be the same for it because the moment of ripeness for the relationship has come and passed. You can feel Werther's non-acceptance of his situation...it lies inside all of our hearts.

The other short pieces in the book are tantalizing tidbits as well. 'The New Melusina' is a quaint tale of a typical man who cannot commit himself to anything but Bacchus. 'The Fairy Tale' reminded me somewhat of a CS Lewis work. The non-fiction pieces are insightful into the way Goethe's mind worked although I found myself wondering if maybe he wasn't trying to tell a tale about his own life in the Sesenheim recounting; it sounded more like wishful thinking than anything else, though I think a historian (or a few minutes research in a library) might settle the matter (sorry- didn't have time to do that for this review).

Bottom line: Buy this book and give it a read. It bears the word 'classic' on the back of it with more justification than some of the other books in that milieu.

-NL

Haunting exploration of the human heart and psyche........2005-01-17

When I found this book on the reading list for my European literature class, and once I'd read a synopsis of the story, I wasn't expecting to like it much. And initially I was a little put off by the protagonist's melodramatic way of expressing himself, but by the time I'd finished the book, my opinion had changed drastically. I don't usually go in for tragedies, but this one is somehow different. "The Sorrows of Young Werther" is the tale of a young man, Werther, who seeks a new life by moving to a pretty country town and immersing himself in the beauties of nature. Once there, however, he meets and falls in love with Lotte, a young woman who happens to be already engaged to another man. Werther initially befriends the couple, but as the tension in this hopeless love triangle increases, so does Werther's depression deepen.

The story is told mainly in the form of a series of letters written by Werther to a close friend, William, whom we never actually meet, and occasionally a few other individuals, including Lotte. Each letter is dated and we see the progression and deterioration of Werther's mental state from infatuation, to love, and then to destructive obsession and despair. Toward the end of the book, shortly before Werther's depression finally drives him to take his own life, the narrative style abruptly switches to third person, allowing us for the first time to see the thoughts and emotions of other characters without having them first filtered through Werther's unreliable perception. And the viewpoints of those around Werther give us critical insight into the manifestations of his mental state.

Over the years this book has sparked much concern as to whether it advocates suicide in cases of unrequited love. And indeed there have been cases where individuals were motivated to take their own lives after reading this story. However, those who draw such a message from "The Sorrows of Young Werther" are, I believe, misinterpreting the work. Though the protagonist does indeed commit suicide, his act is not glorified (just look at the pitiful way in which his death is described) and nowhere does Goethe make any commentary on whether suicide is right or wrong in such a situation. In fact, I didn't find anything judgmental in the book at all. Rather, Goethe simply explores the human heart and emotions, presents his findings, and leaves the reader to draw their own conclusions.

Despite being a first novel for Goethe, "The Sorrows of Young Werther" is beautifully written. I cannot compare this particular translation (1962 Signet Classics printing, translated by Catherine Hutter) to the original German text, but even in translation it is clear that Goethe had a powerful command of the written word. And it is quite plausible to believe that the depth and intensity of emotions expressed in the work are a result of Goethe's own experiences with unsuccessful romances. This particular edition also contains an interesting piece entitled "Goethe in Sesenheim" in which he relates one such relationship and in which we can identify many parallels with Werther's story.

This Signet Classics edition also includes two other short stories - "The New Melusina" and "The Fairy Tale." Neither one is, in my opinion, as good as "The Sorrows of Young Werther," but they are interesting to read nonetheless. Both contain the theme of love, making the book as a whole into a nice exploration of this particular emotion. "The Fairy Tale" is a rather strange and rambling tale, the plot of which is difficult to pin down and identify, and I could either take it or leave it. "The New Melusina" is my favorite of the two, and is told from the perspective of a traveling gentleman who enters a relationship with an alluring but mysterious woman he meets at an inn. He later discovers that she is a pixie, and must then choose between joining his love in her own world, or losing her forever.

"The Sorrows of Young Werther," as well as the other pieces in this edition, really does give us a lot to think about. Goethe's insights into human emotion are right on the mark, and he expresses them in haunting and moving language. While many modern readers will balk at Werther's extreme romanticism, it is really only his outward expression of emotion that is so alien to us. Once you get past this and delve into the actual feelings beneath, most readers will realize that they can identify with Werther in many ways. Nearly all of us has been in a similar romantic situation, longing for someone we will never have, and Goethe offers a wealth of material for us to contemplate in analyzing our own emotions. Any thoughtful reader will find much to appreciate here.

A bittersweet story.......2003-11-08

I didn't buy this book from Amazon, but I read it last year in high school. I highly recommend it, but definitely not to those who do not enjoy reading about misery (and in this case, it's incessantly prevalent, so if you're that type of person - Beware!). True, Werther's sorrow is constantly talked about through the entire story (which, understandably, can cause annoyance), but it's still very very beautiful. But perhaps this was done to emphasize just how much he suffers, so that we may come to understand the intensity of his feelings. Goethe probably couldn't have done it any other way, in my opinion...
And I completely agree with Jude C - "this is deep reading best for those who want to uncover a darker side to the human heart and mind". Many people I know wouldn't like this type of literature. It's too sad, too annoying, and Werther probably seems pathetically pitiful. But if you take a deeper understanding and try to put yourself in his shoes... you'll be touched. Just like I was.
But although some aren't fitted for this book, there's no harm in trying it out and proving me wrong. :)
Give it a try.

I may have been unfair.......2002-06-25

I may have been unfair in my previous review. The foul-up I highlighted may be the printer's rather than the translator's fault. Anyway, a prose writer of Goethe's elegance deserves better.

incompetent translation.......2002-06-08

I am looking for the best translation of this novel for my students. This translation of Catherine Hutter is utterly incompetent. Example: "I have spoken to my aunt and must say that I didn't find her to be the dreadful vehement woman with the kindest of hearts." The German reads: "Ich habe meine Tante gesprochen und bei weitem das boese Weib nicht gefundet, das man bei uns aus ihr macht. Sie ist eine muntere, heftige Frau von dem besten Herzen" = "I have spoken to my aunt and found her to be not at all the dreadful woman she is made out to be among us. She is a cheerful, energetic woman with the best of hearts."

The Sorrows of Young Werther, Elective Affinities, and Novella (Goethe: The Collected Works, Vol. 11)

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This new series brings into modern English a reliable translation of a representative portion of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's vast body of work. This edition, selected from over 140 volumes in German, is the new standard in English, and contains poetry, drama, fiction, memoir, criticism, and scientific writing by the man who is probably the most influential writer in the German language. The executive editors of this collection are Victor Lange of Princeton University, Eric Blackall of Cornell University, and Cyrus Hamlin of Yale University. Princeton University Press is proud to be the distributor of the twelve volumes in hardcover of the originating publisher, Suhrkamp Verlag. In addition, Princeton will issue paperback reprints of these volumes over the next two years, beginning with volumes one through three.

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The Sorrows of Young Werther is a loosely autobiographical novel by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, first published in 1774. It was Goethe's first major success, turning him from an unknown into a celebrated author practically overnight. --- The majority of the novel is presented as a collection of letters written by Werther, a young artist of a highly sensitive and passionate temperament, and sent to his friend Wilhelm. In these letters, Werther gives a very intimate account of his stay in the fictional village of Wahlheim (based on the town of Garbenheim, near Wetzlar), where he meets and falls in love with Lotte, a beautiful young girl who is taking care of her siblings following the death of their mother. Lotte is, however, already engaged to a man named Albert. Despite the pain this causes Werther, he spends the next few months cultivating a close friendship with both of them. Every day serves as a torturing reminder that Lotte will never be able to requite his love...*

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The best translation of Goethe's Werther.......2006-11-10

If you want to know why Goethe became so famous - well, read this book, because this is the small novel that created his fame throughout Europe within just a few months. It describes his love affair with Lotte, the fiancee of a burocrate. Thomas Mann wrote later a novel (Lotte in Weimar) in which he describes the meeting of Lotte and Goethe 44 years later. Both these books are masterpieces.

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Loosely based on Goethe's personal experiences, the novel is written mostly in the form of letters in which Werther recounts his unrequited love for a married woman. Its Sturm und Drang style, portraying the rebellion of youthful genius against conventional standards, makes it a perennial favorite with readers of every era.

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merry set of fellows, and they were all laughing and joking together. I watched Charlotte's eyes. They wandered from one to the other; but they did not light on me, on me, who stood there motionless, and who saw nothing but her! My heart bade her a thousand times adieu, but she noticed me not. The carriage drove off; and my eyes filled with tears.

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Die Leiden Des Jungen Werther/the New Sorrows of Young Werther

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Faust / The Sorrows of Young Werther (The World's Great Classics), hc, 1969

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Faust / The Sorrows of Young Werther (The World's Great Classics), hc, 1969
Goethe / Blackie
Manufacturer: AI 0717200019 (Set ISBN)
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000V9KLPO

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