Written after several years of traveling through France and Italy, Laurence Sterne wrote "A Sentimental Journey" as an account of his experiences abroad, and ultimately established travel writing as the dominant literary genre of the second half of the 18th century. This book is sometimes seen as an epilogue to his previous more famous work, "The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman", but was immensely popular in its own right because of its elegant, episodic style that, till then, had not been prevalent in travel literature. The story is narrated by the charming and sensitive young…mehr
Written after several years of traveling through France and Italy, Laurence Sterne wrote "A Sentimental Journey" as an account of his experiences abroad, and ultimately established travel writing as the dominant literary genre of the second half of the 18th century. This book is sometimes seen as an epilogue to his previous more famous work, "The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman", but was immensely popular in its own right because of its elegant, episodic style that, till then, had not been prevalent in travel literature. The story is narrated by the charming and sensitive young Reverend Mr. Yorick, and recounts his various adventures throughout France with his servant La Fleur. Sterne's emphasis of subjective, personal discussions, and of manners and morals over classical learning are delicately expressed in this imaginative work. After years of fighting consumption, Sterne passed away just weeks before the publication of this, one of his most successful and influential novels. Also included in this collection are two of Sterne's more important shorter works, "The Journal to Eliza" and "A Political Romance". This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper.
Laurence Sterne, born in Clonmel, Ireland, in 1713, grew up in a military family with a life filled with frequent relocations. He attended Jesus College, Cambridge, where he pursued his education with a sizarship. After being ordained as a priest in 1738, Sterne married Elizabeth Lumley in 1741. His early life was marked by poverty, and he spent his youth moving between various family homes. Sterne's ecclesiastical career was initially conventional, but his later years saw a shift toward writing, where his comedic genius came to the forefront. Best known for The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman and A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy, he became a celebrated literary figure. His works were groundbreaking in their playful use of narrative structure and humor. Sterne's life was also intertwined with political satire, although he eventually distanced himself from political writing. His later years were marred by personal and health struggles, yet he continued to enjoy literary fame until his death in 1768. He was buried at St. George's, Hanover Square, London.
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A Sentimental Journey The Journal to Eliza A Political Romance Sermons
