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Rambles in Germany and Italy in 1840, 1842, and 1843 Vol 1 of 2

By Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

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Embark on a captivating journey with Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley as she chronicles her travels through the enchanting landscapes of Germany and Italy in the early 1840s, capturing the essence of a Europe in transition. With her keen eye for detail and profound insight, Shelley paints vivid portraits of the places she visits, weaving together the rich tapestry of history, culture, and personal reflection. Her narrative is a delicate balance of the picturesque and the philosophical, offering readers a window into the soul of a continent grappling with change. Themes of identity, the interplay between past and present, and the search for meaning resonate throughout her observations, making her reflections as relevant today as they were in her time. Shelley's eloquent prose invites readers to ponder the timeless questions of human existence while exploring the beauty and complexity of the world around us. Her journey is not just a physical one but an intellectual and emotional exploration that challenges and inspires. 'Rambles in Germany and Italy' is a testament to Shelley's enduring legacy as a writer and thinker, offering a poignant reminder of the power of travel to transform and enlighten. This volume is a must-read for those who yearn for adventure, introspection, and a deeper understanding of the human condition in the ever-evolving tapestry of society.

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1RAMBLES IN GERMANY AND ITALY, IN 1840, 1842, AND 1843.

2PREFACE.

3CONTENTS.

4PART I.—1840.

5LETTER I. Project for spending the Summer on the Banks of the Lake of Como.—Fine Spring.—Stormy Weather.—Passage from Dover to Calais.—The Diligence.—Paris.—Plan of our Route.

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6LETTER II. Journey to Metz.—A Day spent at Metz.—Proceed to Trèves.—Enter Prussia.—Trèves.—Voyage down the Moselle.—Slow Steamboat up the Rhine to Mayence.—Railroad to Franckfort.

7LETTER III. Darmstadt.—Heidelberg.—Carlsruhe.—Baden-Baden.

8LETTER IV. Offenberg.—Ettenheim.—Freyberg.—The Höllenthal—The Black Forest.—Arrive at Schaffhausen.

9LETTER V. The Rhine.—Zurich.—Journey to Coire.—Via Mala.—The Splugen.—Chiavenna.—Colico.—The Steamboat on the Lake of Como to Cadenabbia.

10LETTER VI. Albergo Grande della Cadenabbia.—The Brothers Brentani.—The view from our windows.—The Madman.—Arrival of the boat.

11LETTER VII. Excursions on the Lake.—Manzoni’s Ode of “Cinque Maggio.”

12LETTER VIII. Voyage to Como.—The Opera.—Walk towards Menaggio.

13LETTER IX. Italian Poetry.—Italian Master.—The Country People.—The Fulcino.—Grand Festa.—Adieu to Cadenabbia.

14LETTER X. Voyage to Lecco.—Bergamo.—The Opera of “Mosè.”—Milan.

15LETTER XI. Non-arrival of a Letter.—Departure of my Friends.—Solitude.—The Duomo.—Table d’Hôte.—Austrian Government.

16LETTER XII. Departure from Milan.—Journey across the Simplon.—Lake of Geneva.—Lyons.—Steamboat to Chalons.—Diligence to Paris.—History of the eventful Journey across Mont St. Gothard.

17PART II.—1842–1843.

18LETTER I. Steam Voyage to Amsterdam.—Rubens’ Picture of the Descent from the Cross.—Various Misadventures.—Liege.—Cologne.—Coblentz.—Mayence.—Francfort.

19LETTER II. Journey to Kissingen.—Taking Lodgings.—The Public Gardens.

20LETTER III. Kissingen.—The Cur.—The Table d’Hôte.—The Walks.—German Master.—Bathing.

21LETTER IV. Medical Treatment.—Amusements.—German Master.—Broklet.—Preparations for Departure.

22LETTER V. Leave Kissingen.—Baths of Brukenau.—Fulda.—Eisenach.—Castle of Wartburg.—Gotha.—Erfurt.—Weimar.—The Elster.—Leipsig.

23LETTER VI. Railroad to Berlin.—Unter-den-Linden.—Gallery.—Palace.—Museum.—Opera.—Iron-Foundry.

24LETTER VII. Arrival at Dresden.—Rabenau.—Gallery of Dresden.—Madonna di San Sisto.—Pictures of Correggio.

25LETTER VIII. Rabenau.—The Gallery.—The Terrace of Brühl.—The Grosse Garten.—The great Heat.

26LETTER IX. The Green Vaults.—Collection of Porcelain.—Der Freischütz.—The great Drought.—Preparations for Departure.

27LETTER X. The Saxon Switzerland.

28LETTER XI. Baths of Töplitz.—Lobositz.—Arrival at Prague.