Project Gutenberg 2000-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 169 Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von 1749 1832 Von Goethe, Johann Wolfgang Goethe, J. W. (Johann Wolfgang) Goethe, Juan Wolfgango Briefe aus der Schweiz "Briefe aus der Schweiz" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a travelogue written in the late 18th century. The book captures Goethe's observations and reflections during his journey through Switzerland, focusing on the landscapes he encounters and the emotions these vistas evoke. This collection of letters provides insight into his experiences and the sublime beauty of nature, showcasing both the geography and culture of the regions he explores. At the start of the text, Goethe is in Switzerland, specifically near the city of Basel, and he recounts the beginning of his journey through the picturesque Birsch Valley towards Biel. He describes the dramatic landscapes of steep mountains and rushing rivers, emphasizing the sense of peace and magnificent elevation he feels amidst the natural beauty. Along with his companions, he reflects on the transformative power of nature on the human spirit, hinting at deeper emotional and philosophical musings throughout his exploration. This opening sets the tone for a rich narrative that intertwines the external journey with internal contemplation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. de Switzerland -- Description and travel Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832 -- Correspondence Authors, German -- 18th century -- Correspondence Authors, German -- 19th century -- Correspondence PT Text DE Prosa Category: Travel Writing Category: German Literature 148648 2025-07-01T12:48:43.890129 text/html 148469 2025-01-08T00:15:21.754192 text/html 134589 2025-07-01T12:48:49.111160 application/epub+zip 135562 2025-07-01T12:48:46.703164 application/epub+zip 115895 2025-07-01T12:48:45.667139 application/epub+zip 243240 2025-07-01T12:48:50.922121 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 235698 2025-07-01T12:48:48.501175 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 207547 2022-09-02T03:57:26.871218 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 137806 2025-07-01T12:48:43.634154 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 128469 2015-04-03T13:18:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 51201 2015-04-03T13:18:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18759 2025-07-01T12:48:51.045116 application/rdf+xml 12445 2025-07-01T12:48:46.150116 image/jpeg 3247 2025-07-01T12:48:45.905125 image/jpeg 135011 2025-07-01T12:48:43.904121 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog de.wikipedia en.wikipedia