Project Gutenberg 2000-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 37 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.) 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 Browsing: Biographies Browsing: Literature Browsing: Travel & Geography 148468 148322 2024-09-01T13:09:33.383151 2023-10-02T03:30:46.713135 text/html text/html 148461 148315 2024-09-01T13:09:33.542142 2023-10-02T03:30:46.875129 text/html text/html 111285 2024-09-01T13:09:37.144137 application/epub+zip 112489 2024-09-01T13:09:34.780135 application/epub+zip 112488 2024-09-01T13:09:34.004139 application/epub+zip 207509 2024-09-01T13:09:39.007108 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 199941 2024-09-01T13:09:36.648161 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 207547 2022-09-02T03:57:26.871218 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 137806 137737 2024-09-01T13:09:33.162152 2023-10-02T03:30:46.532128 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 128469 2015-04-03T13:18:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 51201 2015-04-03T13:18:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19127 2024-09-01T13:09:39.140101 application/rdf+xml 12447 2024-09-01T13:09:34.345134 image/jpeg 3239 2024-09-01T13:09:34.171131 image/jpeg 113460 2024-09-01T13:09:33.558140 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog de.wikipedia en.wikipedia