One of the great works of German literature, Hermann and Dorothea tells the story of a young couple's quest for love amid the social upheaval of the French Revolution. In this edition, the poem is translated into English verse by J. Cartwright, ensuring that Goethe's timeless work can be appreciated by readers of all backgrounds. 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.