Which german author of the romantic movement wrote the sorrows of young werther, a novel about a hero who completely followed his heart rather than his head? a. william wordsworth b. lord byron c. jean-jacques rousseau d. johann wolfgang von goethe

The correct answer is D. The Sorrows of Young Werther was written by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. It is a novel about a hero who completely followed his heart rather than his head. It is also an encripted autobiography of the author.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was a German poet, novelist, playwright and scientist, a fundamental contributor to Romanticism, a movement he profoundly influenced.

His work, which includes genres such as novel, lyrical poetry, drama and even controversial scientific treatises, left a deep mark on important writers, composers, thinkers and later artists, being a constant source of inspiration for all kinds of works.