{"product_id":"9788417930189","title":"Naples","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNaples\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this brief but intense travelogue, Johann Wolfgang Goethe, one of the giants of world literature, shares his impressions of the city of Naples. Far from being a tourist guide, the text captures the author's fascination with a landscape and culture he considers unique. The reader will find a learned and passionate perspective, where the description of Vesuvius, the bay, and street life intertwine with reflections on the grandeur of a city overflowing with vitality and contrasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book collects Goethe's observations and astonishment during his stay in Naples. Through vibrant prose, the author describes the natural splendor of the gulf, the imposing presence of Vesuvius, and the inexhaustible energy of its inhabitants. The text not only portrays monuments and strolls but attempts to convey the essence of a metropolis that, in his eyes, represents the most extraordinary region in the world. It is a personal testimony that combines aesthetic admiration with intellectual curiosity, offering an intimate view of how a great 18th-century European writer experienced southern Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFascination with the natural and urban landscape of Naples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe contrast between classical civilization and contemporary vitality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe subjective experience of the 18th-century educated traveler.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe celebration of climate and geography as defining elements of a culture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at lovers of classic travel literature, readers interested in the work of Johann Wolfgang Goethe, and those who desire a literary and historical perspective of Naples. It will also appeal to travelers seeking a deeper, more personal understanding of the city beyond conventional guides, as well as scholars of the European Grand Tour genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique vision of Naples filtered through the sensitivity of a literary genius.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-quality descriptive prose that transports the reader to the landscape and atmosphere of the 18th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA historical and cultural testament about one of Italy's most emblematic cities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA brief yet intense read, ideal for those who value depth in few pages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Goethe, Johann Wolfgang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Casimiro Libros\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: TRAVEL LITERATURE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: CITIES AND PLACES\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: March 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 104\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 129 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition from Casimiro Libros recovers a brief but essential text by Goethe, which distills the essence of his trip to Naples. The work is especially interesting for its ability to condense, in few pages, the admiration of an exceptional observer for a city he himself describes as superior to everything known. For the contemporary reader, it represents an opportunity to access a classic, learned perspective that enriches the understanding of Naples as a cultural myth and literary destination.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CASIMIRO LIBROS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407378080091,"sku":"9788417930189","price":9.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841793018.jpg?v=1781853818","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788417930189","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}