# Italienische Reise — Band 2

By Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.

"Italienische Reise — Band 2" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a travel account written between 1813 and 1817, describing his journey through Italy from September 1786 to May 1788. Fleeing artistic stagnation and court duties in Weimar, Goethe traveled incognito as a "German painter," seeking renewal among Italy's art and ancient ruins. This autobiographical work, based on his travel diaries but extensively reworked, chronicles his transformative months in Rome, Naples, Sicily, and beyond, capturing his overwhelming encounters with classical civilization. (Summary by Project Gutenberg, written by machine.)

- Language: German
- Subjects: Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832 -- Travel -- Italy; Italy -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800; Authors, German -- 18th century -- Travel -- Italy

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