Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Roman Elegies is a collection of poetic letters written by the German classicist in 1788 while he was in Rome. The author contemplates art, nature and love through the prism of Roman life, revealing his inner experiences and thoughts about love, art and sexuality. Known for their sophistication and depth of feeling, these poems impress with their poetic and philosophical content, becoming a classic work of German literature. In "Roman Elegies" Goethe embodied his thoughts on beauty, love and art, revealing to the reader all the wealth of his talent and inner world.