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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... pass altogether as my own act and deed, wherein there was so much of both. —But, be this as it may,—the moment I cast my eyes upon him, I was predetermined not to give him a single sous; and, accordingly, I put my purse into my pocket ...
... pass altogether as my own act and deed, wherein there was so much of both. —But, be this as it may,—the moment I cast my eyes upon him, I was predetermined not to give him a single sous; and, accordingly, I put my purse into my pocket ...
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... pass'd across his cheek, but could not tarry—Nature seemed to have done with her resentments in him;—he showed none:—but letting his staff fall within his arms, he pressed both his hands with resignation upon his breast, and retired ...
... pass'd across his cheek, but could not tarry—Nature seemed to have done with her resentments in him;—he showed none:—but letting his staff fall within his arms, he pressed both his hands with resignation upon his breast, and retired ...
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... pass by it. Mon Dieu! said Mons. Dessein,—I have no interest—Except the interest, said I, which men of a certain turn of mind take, Mons. Dessein, in their own sensations,—I'm persuaded, to a man who feels for others as well as for ...
... pass by it. Mon Dieu! said Mons. Dessein,—I have no interest—Except the interest, said I, which men of a certain turn of mind take, Mons. Dessein, in their own sensations,—I'm persuaded, to a man who feels for others as well as for ...
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