Project Gutenberg 2016-10-04 Public domain in the USA. 617 Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von 1749 1832 Von Goethe, Johann Wolfgang Goethe, J. W. (Johann Wolfgang) Goethe, Juan Wolfgango Morrison, A. J. W. (Alexander James William) 1806 1865 Morrison, Alexander James William Letters from Switzerland and Travels in Italy Produced by Laura Natal Rodrigues and Marc D'Hooghe at Free Literature (online soon in an extended version, also linking to free sources for education worldwide ... MOOC's, educational materials,...) Images generously made available by the Internet Archive. "Letters from Switzerland and Travels in Italy" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a travel memoir written in the late 18th century. The work is a collection of letters describing Goethe's experiences and reflections during his journeys through Switzerland and Italy, showcasing his observations of nature, society, and the human condition. The content promises a deep exploration of the interplay between the beauty of landscapes and the author's inner thoughts and feelings, making it a significant contribution to the literary tradition of travel writing. The opening of the memoir sets the stage for Goethe's introspective journey as he grapples with his inability to adequately express his emotions and experiences in writing. He reflects on the disparity between the grandeur of the natural world and the triviality of human constructs, pondering the idea of freedom as he observes the Swiss people. Goethe's introspections reveal a longing for connection with nature and a deep appreciation for its beauty, while simultaneously critiquing societal norms and personal aspirations. These early letters highlight his struggle with feelings of inadequacy in capturing the sublime experiences of travel, establishing a tone that blends wonder with a philosophical quest for meaning. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 63.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Italy -- Description and travel Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832 -- Travel -- Italy Switzerland -- Description and travel Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832 -- Travel -- Switzerland PT Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Travel & Geography Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Travel Writing Category: German Literature 909583 2025-06-21T08:53:17.868435 text/html 891944 2024-10-23T01:12:12 text/html 515199 2025-06-21T08:53:27.851372 application/epub+zip 537060 2025-06-21T08:53:19.214395 application/epub+zip 446288 2025-06-21T08:53:18.542399 application/epub+zip 784626 2025-06-21T08:53:34.398373 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 764616 2025-06-21T08:53:27.230403 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 638104 2022-09-24T06:32:25.474427 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 895675 2025-06-21T08:53:16.751464 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 875653 2024-10-23T01:12:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18266 2025-06-21T08:53:34.555318 application/rdf+xml 9770 2025-06-21T08:53:18.653389 image/jpeg 2071 2025-06-21T08:53:18.596418 image/jpeg 685869 2025-06-21T08:53:17.958424 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