Italian Journey

Italian Journey by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe chronicles the author’s transformative travels through Italy from 1786 to 1788, originally drawn from his diaries and letters, and published in 1816-1817. Goethe vividly describes his encounters with classical ruins, Renaissance art, and vibrant landscapes in cities like Rome, Naples, Florence, and Sicily, blending detailed observations of architecture, nature, and culture with profound personal reflections on artistic renewal and self-discovery. The work captures his escape from the constraints of Weimar court life, marking a pivotal shift toward classical ideals that influenced his later masterpieces like Faust.