Italian Journey 1786-1788

Name: Italian Journey 1786-1788
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SKU: 9780140442335
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By Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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Italian Journey 1786-1788 by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a captivating travel diary that chronicles the author's exploration of Italy. Goethe shares his observations on the country's art, culture, and landscapes, while reflecting on personal growth and artistic inspiration. This insightful narrative captures the transformative power of travel and the enduring allure of Italy.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by the transformative power of travel and cultural exploration. It provides a vivid account of Italy's art, architecture, and landscapes through the eyes of a curious and insightful traveller in the late 18th century. Ideal for those with a deep appreciation of the interplay between culture and personal growth, this book captures the essence of discovery and inspiration.

Italian Journey 1786-1788

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Italian Journey 1786-1788 is Goethe's famous account of his time and travels in Italy.

In 1786, already recognised as the leader of the Sturm und Drang literary movement, Goethe embarked on a journey to Italy. This journey was both a personal and artistic quest, aiming to provide relief from his responsibilities and the pains of unrequited love. As he visited cities such as Venice, Rome, Naples, and Sicily, he penned numerous letters that would later serve as the foundation for Italian Journey.

This journal is filled with fascinating observations on art and history, as well as descriptions of the plants, landscapes, and characters of the local people he encountered. More than just a travelogue, it is a poignant account of the psychological crisis from which Goethe emerged newly inspired, leading to the creation of the significant works of his mature years.

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Italian Journey 1786-1788 by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is often celebrated for its vivid and insightful depiction of Italy's cultural landscape. Reviewers frequently praise Goethe's elegant prose and keen observations, which offer a rich blend of travelogue and personal reflection. Many readers appreciate the book for providing a historical and artistic exploration of Italy through Goethe's eyes, highlighting his transformative experiences during the journey.

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ISBN: 9780140442335

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 October 1982

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

Translated by W. H. Auden
Translated by Elizabeth Mayer

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 350g

Pages: 512

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About the Author

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was born in 1749. Having studied at Leipzig and Strassburg, he began to write some essays and lyrical verse, and at twenty-four wrote a play Goetz von Berlichingen, which brought him national fame and established him in the Sturm und Drang movement. He is most famous for his tragedy Werther. He died in 1832. W. H. Auden was Professor of Poetry at Oxford University from 1956 to 1960. He published poems throughout his life, and in 1946 became a US citizen. He died in 1973. Elizabeth Mayer has also translated, in collaboration with Louise Bogan, Elective Affinities and Werther.

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