Venice by Gundolf Graml is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
In our second reading segment, Goethe is quickly approaching Rome via Venice, Bologna, and Florence. As we read and tweet this section, please make sure you switch hashtags: #asclead101padua. The groups should continue their posting of text excerpts and summaries on the google spreadsheet.
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Those of you who already started will have noticed that we begin to learn more about why Goethe wanted to visit Italy and what traveling means for him. Here’s a quote that captures some of his sentiments quite well:
Although I am still the same being, I yet think I am changed to the very marrow. (Italian Journey135)
What do you think about Goethe’s reflections on his travels? What does Rome mean for him? And what kind of a traveler is he? You can use the reply window below this post to share some of your thoughts!
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