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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... heaven above , who let it fall upon a monk's shoulders best knows : but it would have suited a Bramin , and had I met it upon the plains of Indostan , I had reverenced it . The rest of his outline may be given in a few strokes ; one ...
... heaven above , who let it fall upon a monk's shoulders best knows : but it would have suited a Bramin , and had I met it upon the plains of Indostan , I had reverenced it . The rest of his outline may be given in a few strokes ; one ...
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... heaven be their resource who have no other but the charity of the world, the stock of which, I fear, is no way sufficient for the many great claims which are hourly made upon it. his As I pronounced the words great claims, he gave a ...
... heaven be their resource who have no other but the charity of the world, the stock of which, I fear, is no way sufficient for the many great claims which are hourly made upon it. his As I pronounced the words great claims, he gave a ...
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... heaven - and God is my record ( before whose tribunal I must one day come and give an account of this work ) —that I do not speak it vauntingly , —but there is no nation under heaven abounding with more variety of learning , —where the ...
... heaven - and God is my record ( before whose tribunal I must one day come and give an account of this work ) —that I do not speak it vauntingly , —but there is no nation under heaven abounding with more variety of learning , —where the ...
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... thy hand is against every man , and every man's hand against thee . - Heaven forbid ! said she , raising her hand up to her forehead , for I had turned full in front upon No pharmacopolist could sell one grain of hellebore , —not.
... thy hand is against every man , and every man's hand against thee . - Heaven forbid ! said she , raising her hand up to her forehead , for I had turned full in front upon No pharmacopolist could sell one grain of hellebore , —not.
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... Heaven forbid , indeed ! said I , offering her my own ; -she had a black pair of silk gloves , open only at the thumb and two fore - fingers , so accepted it without reserve , and I led her up to the door of the Remise . Monsieur ...
... Heaven forbid , indeed ! said I , offering her my own ; -she had a black pair of silk gloves , open only at the thumb and two fore - fingers , so accepted it without reserve , and I led her up to the door of the Remise . Monsieur ...
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Abdera Bastile begg'd better betwixt bidet CALAIS chaise cried dear désobligeant Dieu door Duc de Choiseul Eugenius eyes face fair fille felt fille de chambre Fleur France gave girl give grisette half hand head heart heaven honour instantly La Fleur lady livre look look'd louis d'ors Madame de Rambouliet Maria Marquis master mind monk Mons Monsieur Dessein Monsieur le Count Monsieur le Duc MONTREUIL NAMPONT nature never night notary numbers old French officer Opera Comique Paris parterre pass’d passport pâtés peregrine martyrs pocket Pont Neuf poor fellow portmanteau postilion quoth Remise replied round scarce sentiment side Smelfungus soul sous spirit stood story street supper Table of Contents tell thee thing thou thought told took Traveller turn twas VERSAILLES Victor Hirtzler walk'd whilst whole wish'd woman word worse Yorick