Rambles in Germany and Italy in 1840, 1842, and 1843, vol. 2 by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley is a mid-19th-century travel narrative documenting her journeys through various regions of Germany and Italy, exploring the landscapes, cultures, and historical backgrounds encountered along the way. This work reveals the author’s profound reflections and observations, vividly conveying the scenes she experienced and her emotional responses to them. The book begins with Shelley’s exploration of Prague, shedding light on its rich history and surrounding legends. She recounts significant events that shaped the city, such as the reign of Emperor Charles IV and the Protestant Reformation led by John Huss, adding evocative descriptions. The narrative then flows from Prague through Munich and Linz to the beautiful landscapes of Salzburg and beyond, with each location marked by her keen observations on local customs, the beauty of nature, and historical significance intertwined with her personal experiences. This work paints a vibrant picture of 19th-century European travel, blending her individual experiences with the essence of each place.

PART III.?1842.

LETTER I. PRAGUE
LETTER II. MULCHEN.?BUDWEIS.?LINZ
LETTER III. THE TRAUN.?THE GMUNDEN-SEE.?ISHL.?ST. WOLFGANG LAKE.?SALZBURG
LETTER IV. ENTRANCE TO THE TYROL.?VILLAGE FETE.?PASS STRUB.?SWARTZ.?INSPRUCK
LETTER V. THE PASS OF THE BRENNER.?HOFER.?BRESSANONE.?EGRA.?TRENT.?RIVA.?LAGO DI GARDA.?PROMONTORY OF SIRMIO
LETTER VI. VERONA.?JOURNEY TO VENICE.?LEONE BIANCO.?HOTEL D’ITALIA
LETTER VII. THE DUCAL PALACE.?THE ACCADEMIA DELLE BELLE ARTI
LETTER VIII. CHIESA DE’ FRARI.?SAN GIORGIO MAGGIORE.?SANTA MARIA DELLA SALUTE.?LIDO.?THE GIUDECCA.?THE FONDAMENTI NUOVI.?THE ISLANDS.?THE ARMENIAN CONVENT
LETTER IX. FREE PORT.?VENETIAN SOCIETY.?TITLES OF THE NOBILITY.?THE DOTTI.?INFANT SCHOOL
LETTER X. VENETIAN PALACES.?GONDOLIERI.?BASILICA OF ST. MARK.?OPERA.?ILLUMINATION OF THE FENICE
LETTER XI. JOURNEY TO FLORENCE.?COLD AND RAINY SEASON.?EXCURSION TO VALLOMBROSA
LETTER XII. ART AT FLORENCE.?COSIMO ROSSELLI.?GHIRLANDAJO.?BEATO FRA ANGELICO.?POCCETTI.?LATER FLORENTINE SCHOOL
LETTER XIII. THE GALLERY.?PALAZZO PITTI.?LE BELLE ARTI.?PORTRAIT OF DANTE.?THE CHURCHES
LETTER XIV. THE CARBONARI
LETTER XV. TUSCANY
LETTER XVI. ITALIAN LITERATURE.?MANZONI.?NICCOLINI.?COLLETTA.?AMARI
LETTER XVII. VOYAGE TO ROME
LETTER XVIII. RAFFAELLE AT ROME
LETTER XIX. RUINS OF ROME.?THE HOLY WEEK.?MUSIC AND ILLUMINATIONS
LETTER XX. THE PONTIFICAL STATES
LETTER XXI. INSURRECTION OF 1831, AND OCCUPATION OF ANCONA BY THE FRENCH
LETTER XXII. SORRENTO.?CAPRI.?POMPEII
LETTER XXIII. EXCURSION TO AMALFI