A Sentimental Journey Through France and ItalyLindhardt og Ringhof, 03.10.2022 - 283 Seiten Set during the ‘Seven Years War’ between England and France, ‘A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy’ was one of Sterne’s last works. Seen as the epilogue to his ‘Tristram Shandy’ books (later adapted for film, as ‘A Cock and Bull Story ́, starring Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon), it tells the tale of Yorick, as he travels between the two countries. While visiting Paris, Yorick is discovered to be without a passport. When he flees to Versailles in order to get one, he is mistaken for the jester in Shakespeare's ‘Hamlet’. Will he be able to escape imprisonment, or is the game up for our hero? A superb satire on another author’s less-than-sentimental travelogue through the same countries. Born in Ireland, Laurence Sterne (1713 – 1768) was the son of a commissioned officer in the British army. As a result, the first 10 years of his life were spent travelling from place to place. However, at the age of 11, he was sent to boarding school in England, under the care of his brother. After leaving Jesus College with a Bachelor of Arts, he was ordained both a priest and a deacon. While he had previously written for the ‘York Gazetteer’, Sterne's uncle encouraged him to write for political journals, much to the consternation of the rest of the family. This was followed by his first novel, ́A Political Romance,’ which also put religion under the spotlight. After failing in the role of a farmer, he wrote his most famous book, ‘The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman.’ Six years later, he was to become part of the abolitionist movement, after publicly replying to a letter from former slave, writer, and composer, Ignatius Sancho. Sterne died in London, aged 54. |
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... whole world could not have suspended the effects of the droits d'aubaine; —my shirts, and black pair of silk breeches,— portmanteau and all, must have gone to the King of France;—even the little picture which I have so long worn, and so ...
... whole world could not have suspended the effects of the droits d'aubaine; —my shirts, and black pair of silk breeches,— portmanteau and all, must have gone to the King of France;—even the little picture which I have so long worn, and so ...
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... deprecation was there in the whole cast of his look and figure,—I was bewitch'd not to have been struck with it. —A better reason was, I had predetermined not to give him a single sous. THE MONK. CALAIS. —'Tis very true, said I, replying ...
... deprecation was there in the whole cast of his look and figure,—I was bewitch'd not to have been struck with it. —A better reason was, I had predetermined not to give him a single sous. THE MONK. CALAIS. —'Tis very true, said I, replying ...
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... whole army of peregrine martyrs; more especially those travellers who set out upon their travels with the benefit of the clergy, either as delinquents travelling under the direction of governors recommended by the magistrate;—or young ...
... whole army of peregrine martyrs; more especially those travellers who set out upon their travels with the benefit of the clergy, either as delinquents travelling under the direction of governors recommended by the magistrate;—or young ...
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... whole nitch entirely to myself;—but I should break in upon the confines of the Vain Traveller, in wishing to draw attention towards me, till I have some better grounds for it than the mere Novelty of my Vehicle. It is sufficient for my ...
... whole nitch entirely to myself;—but I should break in upon the confines of the Vain Traveller, in wishing to draw attention towards me, till I have some better grounds for it than the mere Novelty of my Vehicle. It is sufficient for my ...
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added affections better betwixt CALAIS close coming continued corner Count dear Dessein door eyes face fair feel fellow felt Fleur France French gave girl give given half hand head heart heaven hold honour hour idea instantly Italy kind knew La Fleur lady laid least leave look look’d Madame manner Maria master mind Mons Monsieur nature never night once Paris pass passage passport pocket poor postilion present reason Remise replied road round scarce seemed seen sentiment side single sitting soul sous spirit step stood story street taken tell thee thing thou thought told took Traveller turn twas walk’d walked whole wish woman Yorick young