A Sentimental Journey Through France and ItalyDigiCat, 15.09.2022 - 95 Seiten In 'A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy,' Laurence Sterne masterfully crafts a narrative that intertwines whimsical adventures with explorations of human sentiment. Employing a distinctive literary style characterized by digression, conversational prose, and a stream-of-consciousness approach, the book offers an insight into the social mores and philosophies of the 18th century. As a travelogue, it stands apart for its emphasis on personal reflections over empirical descriptions, capturing the zeitgeist of the Enlightenment period while forging new frontiers in literary fiction. It is a work replete with subtle humor and emotional depth, worthy to be preserved and revisited as a testament to Sterne's literary innovativeness within its historical context.nLaurence Sterne, an Anglican clergyman and an author heralded for his unconventional narrative techniques, was significantly influenced by his own experiences and the cultural milieu of his time. 'A Sentimental Journey' is often viewed as a response to the Grand Tour tradition popular among the English gentry and a personal meditation on the nature of travel and human connection. Sterne's own travels through Europe imbue the text with authenticity and reflective wisdom, presenting readers with a deeply personal account that transcends the boundaries of traditional travel writing.nThis meticulous reproduction by DigiCat Publishing invites modern readers to delve into Sterne's delightful journey, not just as a historical artifact, but as a living piece of literature that resonates with contemporary understandings of introspection and human empathy. It is highly recommended to those who appreciate the interplay of wit and sentiment, to scholars of 18th-century literature, and to any who seek to understand the evolving shape of the narrative form. 'A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy' remains a poignant companion for all who journey through life with an open heart and a reflective mind. |
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... felt a suffusion of a finer kind upon my cheek— more warm and friendly to man, than what Burgundy (at least of two livres a bottle, which was such as I had been drinking) could have produced. —Just God! said I, kicking my portmanteau ...
... felt a suffusion of a finer kind upon my cheek— more warm and friendly to man, than what Burgundy (at least of two livres a bottle, which was such as I had been drinking) could have produced. —Just God! said I, kicking my portmanteau ...
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... 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 point of pity is, as they can be earn'd in the world with so little ...
... 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 point of pity is, as they can be earn'd in the world with so little ...
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... felt the rotation of all the movements within me, to which the situation is incident;—I looked at Monsieur Dessein through and through—eyed him as he walk'd along in profile,— then, en face;—thought like a Jew,—then a Turk,—disliked his ...
... felt the rotation of all the movements within me, to which the situation is incident;—I looked at Monsieur Dessein through and through—eyed him as he walk'd along in profile,— then, en face;—thought like a Jew,—then a Turk,—disliked his ...
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... felt them. THE. REMISE. DOOR. CALAIS. Table of Contents WHEN I told the reader that I did not care to get out of the désobligeant, because I saw the monk in close conference with a lady just arrived at the inn—I told him the truth,—but I ...
... felt them. THE. REMISE. DOOR. CALAIS. Table of Contents WHEN I told the reader that I did not care to get out of the désobligeant, because I saw the monk in close conference with a lady just arrived at the inn—I told him the truth,—but I ...
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... felt a pleasurable ductility about her, which spread a calmness over all my spirits— —Good God! how a man might lead such a creature as this round the world with him!— I had not yet seen her face—'twas not material: for the drawing was ...
... felt a pleasurable ductility about her, which spread a calmness over all my spirits— —Good God! how a man might lead such a creature as this round the world with him!— I had not yet seen her face—'twas not material: for the drawing was ...
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