Italienische Reise – Band 1: Large Print by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Italian Journey (in the German original: Italienische Reise) is Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s report on his travels to Italy from 1786-88, published in 1816-17. The book is based on Goethe’s diaries. It is smoothed in style, lacking the spontaneity of his diary report, and augmented with the addition of afterthoughts and reminiscences.
Italienische Reise — Band 1: Large Print
Italienische Reise – Band 1: Large Print by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Italian Journey (in the German original: Italienische Reise) is Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s report on his travels to Italy from 1786-88, published in 1816-17. The book is based on Goethe’s diaries. It is smoothed in style, lacking the spontaneity of his diary report, and augmented with the addition of afterthoughts and reminiscences.
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