A Sentimental Journey Through France and ItalyGood Press, 19.11.2019 - 198 Seiten Laurence Sterne's A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy is a classic piece of English literature that offers a unique blend of travelogue and sentimentalism. Written in a whimsical and experimental style, the book follows the journey of the narrator through various cities in France and Italy, exploring the complexities of human emotions and interactions along the way. The narrative is characterized by its playful digressions, unconventional structure, and emotional depth, making it a groundbreaking work in the development of the novel as a literary form during the 18th century. Sterne, a clergyman and satirist, drew inspiration from his own travels through France and Italy to create this work. His background in both literature and theology is evident in the book's nuanced exploration of morality, sentiment, and the human condition. Through his skillful storytelling and philosophical insights, Sterne invites readers to reflect on the nature of human relationships and the quest for emotional fulfillment. I highly recommend A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy to readers interested in 18th-century English literature, travel writing, and sentimental fiction. Sterne's masterful blending of humor and pathos, coupled with his keen observations of human nature, makes this book a compelling and thought-provoking read that continues to resonate with modern audiences. |
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... gave him the sensation of staggering. It was true, then: the thing he had still suspected as a nightmare was true. Where were all the weeks of summer and autumn? And (question of some pertinency!) where was Florian Amidon?" Buy now and ...
... gave him the sensation of staggering. It was true, then: the thing he had still suspected as a nightmare was true. Where were all the weeks of summer and autumn? And (question of some pertinency!) where was Florian Amidon?" Buy now and ...
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... gave a slight glance with eye downwards upon the sleeve of his tunic:—I felt the full force of the appeal—I acknowledge it, said I:—a coarse habit, and that but once in three years with meagre diet,—are no great matters; and the true ...
... gave a slight glance with eye downwards upon the sleeve of his tunic:—I felt the full force of the appeal—I acknowledge it, said I:—a coarse habit, and that but once in three years with meagre diet,—are no great matters; and the true ...
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... gave a cordial wave with his head , —as much as to say , No doubt there is misery enough in every corner of the world , as well as within our convent - But we distinguish , said I , laying my hand upon the sleeve of his tunic , in ...
... gave a cordial wave with his head , —as much as to say , No doubt there is misery enough in every corner of the world , as well as within our convent - But we distinguish , said I , laying my hand upon the sleeve of his tunic , in ...
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... gave me her hand , showed , I thought , her good education and her good sense ; and as I led her on , I felt a pleasurable ductility about her , which spread a calmness over all my spirits— -Good God ! how a man might lead such a ...
... gave me her hand , showed , I thought , her good education and her good sense ; and as I led her on , I felt a pleasurable ductility about her , which spread a calmness over all my spirits— -Good God ! how a man might lead such a ...
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