02161cam a22003133u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000044001122450027001562640051001833000047002343360026002813370026003073380036003335000031003695201149004005340045015496530042015946530061016366530054016976530054017518560042018052402UtSlPG20260610133057.0mcr n260607r2000||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7ade2iso639-1 4aPT1 aGoethe, Johann Wolfgang von,d1749-183210aBriefe aus der Schweiz 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2000  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2000-11-01  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aSwitzerland -- Description and travel  aGoethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832 -- Correspondence  aAuthors, German -- 18th century -- Correspondence  aAuthors, German -- 19th century -- Correspondence40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2402