Italian Journey: 1786-1788
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Slipcase: Worn
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Worn slipcase with minor bruise.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Italian Journey chronicles his transformative two-year sojourn through Italy, a period that profoundly shaped his artistic and intellectual development. This seminal travelogue presents a vivid panorama of 18th-century Italian culture, art, and landscape through the eyes of a literary giant. Goethe's keen observations and lyrical prose illustrate his deep engagement with classical antiquity and the vibrant life he encountered. The narrative captures a journey of self-discovery, offering readers an intimate glimpse into the mind of one of history's most influential writers. It argues for the enduring power of art and nature to inspire and refine the human spirit.
Author: J. W. Goethe
Format: Hardback
Published: 2010, The Folio Society
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Slipcase: Worn
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Worn slipcase with minor bruise.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Italian Journey chronicles his transformative two-year sojourn through Italy, a period that profoundly shaped his artistic and intellectual development. This seminal travelogue presents a vivid panorama of 18th-century Italian culture, art, and landscape through the eyes of a literary giant. Goethe's keen observations and lyrical prose illustrate his deep engagement with classical antiquity and the vibrant life he encountered. The narrative captures a journey of self-discovery, offering readers an intimate glimpse into the mind of one of history's most influential writers. It argues for the enduring power of art and nature to inspire and refine the human spirit.