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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... mind that I bore him no spleen , but , on the contrary , high honour for the humanity of his temper , —I rose up an inch taller for the accommodation . -No - said I — the Bourbon is by no means a cruel race : they may be misled , like ...
... mind that I bore him no spleen , but , on the contrary , high honour for the humanity of his temper , —I rose up an inch taller for the accommodation . -No - said I — the Bourbon is by no means a cruel race : they may be misled , like ...
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... of Contents WHEN a man is discontented with himself , it has one advantage however , that it puts him into an excellent frame of mind for making a bargain . Now there being no travelling through France and THE DESOBLIGEANT CALAIS.
... of Contents WHEN a man is discontented with himself , it has one advantage however , that it puts him into an excellent frame of mind for making a bargain . Now there being no travelling through France and THE DESOBLIGEANT CALAIS.
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... mind, or Inevitable necessity. The first two include all those who travel by land or by water, labouring with pride, curiosity, vanity, or spleen, subdivided and combined ad infinitum. The third class includes the whole army of ...
... mind, or Inevitable necessity. The first two include all those who travel by land or by water, labouring with pride, curiosity, vanity, or spleen, subdivided and combined ad infinitum. The third class includes the whole army of ...
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... mind with : -Where then , dear countrymen , are you going ? - my We are only looking at this chaise , said they . — Your most obedient servant , said I , skipping out of it , and pulling off my hat . We were wondering , said one of them ...
... mind with : -Where then , dear countrymen , are you going ? - my We are only looking at this chaise , said they . — Your most obedient servant , said I , skipping out of it , and pulling off my hat . We were wondering , said one of them ...
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... mind of my wants . I had wrote myself pretty well out of conceit with the désobligeant , and Mons . Dessein speaking of it , with a shrug , as if it would no way suit me , it immediately struck my fancy that it belong❜d to some ...
... mind of my wants . I had wrote myself pretty well out of conceit with the désobligeant , and Mons . Dessein speaking of it , with a shrug , as if it would no way suit me , it immediately struck my fancy that it belong❜d to some ...
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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