A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy: An Emotional Voyage Through EuropeGood Press, 19.11.2019 - 198 Seiten In "A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy," Laurence Sterne employs a unique narrative style that seamlessly blends humor, introspection, and philosophical reflection. Written in 1768, this novel is an early example of the travelogue genre, capturing Sterne's journeys through picturesque landscapes while exploring themes of emotion and humanity. Its innovative use of stream-of-consciousness and playful digressions reflects the burgeoning sentimentalism of the 18th century, establishing a deep connection between the reader and the protagonist, Yorick, whose experiences are rich with emotional depth and instinctive observations. Laurence Sterne was an Anglican clergyman turned writer, whose experience as a traveler and a man of letters significantly influenced his literary output. His previous work, "The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman," revealed his penchant for unconventional narrative structures and a deep concern for the complexities of human emotions. Sterne's own travels through France and Italy provided authentic insights that brought vibrancy to his prose, allowing readers to engage with the cultural and emotional landscapes of the time. This book is highly recommended for readers who appreciate literary innovation and emotional depth, as it invites them on an intimate journey through the vibrant cultures of France and Italy. Sterne's wit and lyrical prose transcend mere travel writing, making it a seminal work that continues to resonate with those seeking an exploration of sentiment and humanity. |
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... STREET . CALAIS . THE REMISE . CALAIS . THE REMISE . CALAIS . THE REMISE . CALAIS . IN THE STREET . CALAIS . MONTREUIL . MONTREUIL . MONTREUIL . MONTREUIL . A FRAGMENT . MONTREUIL . THE BIDET . NAMPONT . THE DEAD ASS . NAMPONT . THE ...
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... street , whereof those may partake who pay nothing . But there is no nation under 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 ...
... street , whereof those may partake who pay nothing . But there is no nation under 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 ...
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... STREET . CALAIS . Table of Contents It must needs be a hostile kind of a world , when the buyer ( if it be but of a sorry post - chaise ) cannot go forth with the seller thereof into the street to terminate the difference betwixt them ...
... STREET . CALAIS . Table of Contents It must needs be a hostile kind of a world , when the buyer ( if it be but of a sorry post - chaise ) cannot go forth with the seller thereof into the street to terminate the difference betwixt them ...
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... street : in the latter case , ' tis drawn from the objects and occurrences without ; -when your eyes are fixed upon a dead blank , you draw purely from yourselves . A silence of a single moment upon Mons . Dessein's leaving us , had ...
... street : in the latter case , ' tis drawn from the objects and occurrences without ; -when your eyes are fixed upon a dead blank , you draw purely from yourselves . A silence of a single moment upon Mons . Dessein's leaving us , had ...
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... street ; a guarded frankness with which she 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 ...
... street ; a guarded frankness with which she 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 ...
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Abdera Bastile begg'd better betwixt bidet breast C'est CALAIS chaise cried dear désobligeant Dieu door 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 maître d'hôtel Maria Marquis master mind monk Mons Monsieur Dessein Monsieur le Count Monsieur le Duc MONTREUIL NAMPONT nature never night notary numbers old French officer Opéra Comique Paris parterre pass'd passport pâtés peregrine martyrs pocket Pont Neuf poor fellow portmanteau postilion quoth Remise replied round scarce seem'd sentiment side Smelfungus soul sous spirit stood story street 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