Publisher's Synopsis
Pictures of Travel is a collection of travel essays written by German poet and writer Heinrich Heine. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on Heine's travels through Germany, while the second part details his journey through Italy. In the first part, Heine describes his travels through the Rhineland, including Cologne, Bonn, and Koblenz. He also writes about his experiences in the Harz Mountains and in Berlin. Throughout these essays, Heine provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes and people he encounters, as well as his own thoughts and reflections on the places he visits.The second part of the book is devoted to Heine's travels through Italy, where he spends time in Rome, Naples, and Florence. He writes about the art, architecture, and culture of these cities, as well as his own personal experiences and observations. Heine's writing is characterized by a mix of humor, irony, and melancholy, and he often uses his travels as a way to comment on broader social and political issues of his time.Overall, Pictures of Travel is a fascinating and engaging account of one writer's experiences traveling through Europe in the mid-19th century. It offers a unique window into the cultural and political landscape of the time, and is a must-read for anyone interested in travel writing or European history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
