Italian Journey, 1786-1788 by Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von

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Penguin Books [c1985]. Soft Cover. 508, [3] p., index; 20 cm. "Goethe did not go to Italy as a journalist in search of newsworthy stories, but some of the best passages in 'Italian Journey' owe as much to journalistic good luck as they do to literary talent. While sketching a ruined fort in Malcesine he is nearly arrested as an Austrian spy; Vesuvius obliges with a major eruption during his stay in Naples; sailing back from Sicily, the boat he has taken is kind enough to get itself nearly shipwrecked on Capri; eccentric and comic characters cross his path, like the Neapolitan Princess with the outrageous tongue, the choleric Governor of Messina, or Miss Hart, the future Lady Hamilton, who seems-- God forgive her!-- to have invented the Modern Dance; a chance remark overheard leads to his meeting with the humble relatives of Cagliostro, the most famous international swindler of the time. Goethe is not usually thought of as a funny man, but his descriptions of such events reveal a real… Read More

Penguin Classics, December 1992. Paper Back. Used - Very Good. Very good condition. May show some signs of use/age/shelf wear/creasing. No writing, or stains. Minor tear at top edge of front cover.

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Penguin , 1970. Edition Unstated. Softcover. Very Good Condition. Book is used in good condition. Spine is tight and text appears to have multiple markings such as highlighting and underlining. Gently used, cover has some corner bumps, dings and small creases. Multiple copies available this title. Quantity Available: 2. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. ISBN: 0140442332. ISBN/EAN: 9780140442335. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1561047002. . 9780140442335

Penguin Classics. Good. 1982. Paperback. 0140442332 . Good reading copy. Reading and shelf wear, light age toning ow clean and tight, no marks or inscriptions. Indexed. ; 7.7 X 5.0 X 1.0 inches; 512 pages .

Penguin Classics, 1982-10-27. paperback. Good. 9x6x1. Posted within 1 working day. 1st class tracked post to the UK, Airmail tracked worldwide. Robust recyclable packaging.