Briefe über Kalabrien und Sizilien is a travelogue by Johann Heinrich Bartels, published in 1791. In the first volume, Bartels recounts his travels through Calabria in the aftermath of the 1783 earthquake. Combining Enlightenment inquiry with moral reflection, he intertwines geological upheaval with social criticism, and describes the catastrophe as both a scientific phenomenon and a catalyst for reform.
Briefe über Kalabrien und Sizilien (Teil 1): Reise von Neapel bis Reggio in Kalabrien – Johann Heinrich Bartels
Chiara Cernicchiaro
2026-01-01
Abstract
Briefe über Kalabrien und Sizilien is a travelogue by Johann Heinrich Bartels, published in 1791. In the first volume, Bartels recounts his travels through Calabria in the aftermath of the 1783 earthquake. Combining Enlightenment inquiry with moral reflection, he intertwines geological upheaval with social criticism, and describes the catastrophe as both a scientific phenomenon and a catalyst for reform.File in questo prodotto:
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