Goethe

Travels in Rome" - Charms of the Theater City of Rome and Pilgrimage to Bernini

(1) Gateway of Rome, Porta del Popolo and Piazza del Popolo - A stroke of the eye that instantly draws the traveler in! What is the true essence of Rome as a theater city!

The memorable first installment of my Rome travelogue is the Gate of Popolo and Piazza del Popolo, the gateway to Rome.

I also came to the Porta del Popolo by subway from Termini station.

Goethe and Stendhal passed through here. Dostoevsky and Mendelssohn, two of my favorites, would have passed through here.

For me, Rome is the city of Bernini and the city that Goethe praised. The beginning is the key to everything. It was a very encouraging first day for my future stay in Rome.
The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire, the Vatican, and Roman Catholicism

Montaigne's "Diary of a Traveler" - Travels in Italy by a 16th century French thinker famous for his "Essais"!

The beautiful cityscape around the Vatican today is actually largely due to the urban remodeling that began in the 17th century, as well as Bernini's design. Therefore, Montaigne, who visited the Vatican before that time, saw the Vatican as it used to be, which is impossible to see today. The Roman Forum was also not excavated as it is today, but was left out in the open, or rather, buried in the ground.

In this book, you will hear the precious words of Montaigne, who saw the world very differently from the kind of Rome we think of.

It was a wonderful work, full of very interesting details to learn about Rome and the Vatican. I am still afraid of Montaigne.
The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire, the Vatican, and Roman Catholicism

Masumi Ishinabe, "As Long as St. Peter Stands: My Guide to Rome" - The most comprehensive guidebook to Rome, covering art, history, religion, and everything else!

This book is the best!

There is probably no better work to appreciate the charms of Rome! It is such a wonderful work.

The reader who has discovered the charms of Rome through this book is sure to be awakened to a passionate spirit of travel."

This is exactly what it is! This book makes me want to go to Rome so badly!

The book offers an exciting and masterful commentary throughout.

The depth and breadth of the area is nothing short of astonishing. We assure you that your vague view of Rome will change.

The best Rome guidebook, here's the best of the best!

We highly recommend this product!
Don Quixote, the beloved itinerant knight.

Thomas Mann, "Crossing the Sea with Don Quixote" - A gem of a book about "travel and books" for all readers!

In "Crossing the Sea with Don Quixote," we learn about Mann's thoughts on "Don Quixote," which he read during the boat trip.

This is a very enjoyable travelogue and I was excited to read this piece. After all, travelogues are great, aren't they? And since it is a travelogue written by the great writer Thomas Mann, I am even more pleased.

As mentioned in the title, this work is a gem for all those who love "travel and books".
Tolstoy, the Russian Giant

Summary and Comments on Berlin's "The Hedgehog and the Fox" - A valuable reference on Tolstoy's "War and Peace".

When I study Tolstoy, I always think that the number of reference books on Tolstoy is obviously much smaller than those on Dostoevsky. Moreover, there are almost no reference books that specialize in individual works.

In this context, "The Hedgehog and the Fox," introduced here, is an extremely valuable reference book on Tolstoy's works.

In this work you will learn about Tolstoy's characteristics and his historical philosophy on the subject of "War and Peace". It is a stimulating and interesting book and we highly recommend this reference work.
A Taste of Goethe, Germany's Great Poet

Goethe's "Theory of Color" - Goethe, the all-powerful poet, was also a student of light! Consider the connection with Vermeer, the painter of light.

I knew that Goethe was not only a poet, but also a talented official and scientist, thanks to the biography "Goethe: His Life and Works" by A. Birschowski, but learning about Vermeer this time finally connected Vermeer and Goethe.

The unexpected connection between my favorite Goethe and Vermeer was a pleasant discovery for me.
Learn about the life and thought background of Marx Engels

(4) German Romanticism, the Gale - The baptism of Romanticism that greatly influenced Marx Engels and other young men.

What is the nature of German Romanticism, the gale that had a tremendous impact on the world of German thought in the 18th and 19th centuries?

This article looks at the characteristics of this period, which saw the emergence of such distinguished faces as Goethe, Schiller, Hegel, Hoffmann, Beethoven, and the Brothers Grimm.

Marx Engels was also born as a child of these times. It is very important to understand the background of their thought.
Recommended Marx-Engels Biography

Thomas Nipperdije, "German History 1800-1866" - Recommended for a historical background of 18th and 19th century Germany, which gave birth to Goethe, Marx, and others!

The book features a detailed look at the historical background of Germany from the end of the 18th to the 19th century from various angles.

Ideas and cultures are greatly influenced by the historical background of the time. It is not just one person's ideology or theory that has moved the world, but the complex political situation, international politics, and historical trends that are behind the ideology or theory. This book points out the danger of talking about the world based on ideas and ideologies without looking at the historical background, history, and culture.
I think it is a very useful book for viewing the whole picture of 19th century Germany. I highly recommend you to pick up a copy.
Learning from the Philosopher Schopenhauer

List of 4 recommended Schopenhauer works and commentary articles - The German pessimist master who was also influenced by Buddhism.

In this article, we will recommend four of Schopenhauer's recommended works and, as an extra, six explanatory and reference articles.

It was quite a demanding time reading his book, thinking about it, and writing the article. I felt several times more fatigued and depressed than usual.

But that is also why I felt that we must overcome Schopenhauer's pessimism. I felt again that Dostoevsky, Chekhov, and Zola were the great predecessors of Schopenhauer. I felt as if I understood a little why the great writers of that era were so earnest in their contemplation of "life.
The Amazing Life of Mendelssohn, the Miraculous Musician

List of articles on Mendelssohn, the German composer of genius - an amazing family tree and his life, as well as recommended books to learn about his works.

My encounter with classical music began with a biography of Smetana.

I had never been interested in classical music, but I never expected to be so hooked.

And among them, the most significant was still the chance to meet Mendelssohn...!

Why was I so attracted to him?

There are so many things to consider, not only his music, but also his life, his character, and his connection to literature, but I am sure that the information presented in this article will give you an idea of his appeal.