South in the german imaginary, the: the italian journeys of goethe and heine
Auteur :
Bauer, Lukas
Éditeur :
Peter Lang AG, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften
ISBN :
9783034319201
Date de publication :
29 avr. 2015
Dimensions :
22,5 x 15,0 cm
Poids :
390 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Suisse
The North–South divide in Europe represents a geographical and cultural boundary that has influenced how European nations think about their history and identity. This study explores German representations of the South by examining the Italian travel writings of Goethe and Heine to reveal the changing meaning of Italy for German cultural identity.