Italian Journey - J.W. Goethe - Folio Society - Travel - 2010 1st Edition - VGC
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Italian Journey - J.W. Goethe - Folio Society - Travel - 2010 1st Edition - VGC. Translated by W.H. Auden and Elizabeth Mayer. 32 pages of plates. Italian Journey 1786-1788 by J.W. Goethe. Translated by W.H. Auden and Elizabeth Mayer. 32 pages of plates. 512pp. 28cm. In 1786, when he was already the acknowledged leader of the Sturm und Drang literary movement, Goethe set out on a journey to Italy to fulfil a personal and artistic quest and to find relief from his responsibilities and the agonies of unrequited love. As he travelled to Venice, Rome, Naples and Sicily he wrote many letters, which he later used as the basis for the Italian Journey. A journal full of fascinating observations on art and history, and the plants, landscape and the character of the local people he encountered, this is also a moving account of the psychological crisis from which Goethe emerged newly inspired to write the great works of his mature years. Please look closely at the photos as they are part of the description. Will wrap and pack very carefully. Will post worldwide. Any questions please ask. In the unlikely event you do encounter a problem, please do message me first to resolve it, and I will do my best to help. All the books are stored in our smoke-free, climate-controlled shop in Cullman, Alabama.
