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A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy by Mr. Yorick (Penguin Classics)

by Laurence Sterne

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Publisher Comments:

A Sentimental Journey is a novel without a plot, a journey without a destination. It records the adventures of the amiable Parson Yorick, as he sets off on his travels through France and Italy, relishing his encounters with all manner of men and women-particularly the pretty ones. Sterne's tale rapidly moves away from the narrative of travel to become a series of dramatic sketches, ironic incidents, philosophical musings, reminiscences, and anecdotes; sharp wit is mixed with gaiety, irony with tender feeling. With A Sentimental Journey, as well as his masterpiece, Tristram Shandy, Sterne forged a truly original style and established himself as the first of the stream-of-consciousness writers.

This new Penguin Classics edition features an introduction that discusses the novel in relation to Sterne's other writing and places it within the context of "sentimental" literature. Also included are a chronology, suggestions for further reading, and full explanatory notes.

Synopsis:

Yorick, an Englishman abroad, is blithely unconcerned by famous views or monuments. Bumping along in his coach, the amiable parson recounts the tales of his encounters with all manner of men and women. As the journey proceeds, his destination takes second place to emotional discovery.
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About the Author

Irish-born Laurence Sterne graduated from Cambridge in 1737 and took holy orders, becoming a prebend in York Cathedral. His masterpiece, The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy made him a celebrity but ill-health necessitated recuperative travel and A Sentimental Journey grew out of seven-month trip through France and Italy. He died the year it was published, 1768.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780140437799
Editor:
Goring, Paul
Author:
Goring, Paul
Author:
Sterne, Laurence
Author:
Petrie, Graham
Author:
Alvarez, A.
Publisher:
Penguin Books
Location:
London
Subject:
Italy
Subject:
English
Subject:
History
Subject:
Classics
Subject:
France
Subject:
British
Subject:
Clergy
Subject:
Psychological fiction
Subject:
Travelers
Subject:
Humorous fiction
Subject:
Literary
Subject:
General Fiction
Subject:
Travelers - France - History - 18th century
Subject:
Travelers - Italy - History - 18th century
Subject:
Literature-A to Z
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Series:
Penguin Classics
Series Volume:
2001-26
Publication Date:
20020331
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
from 12
Language:
English
Pages:
160
Dimensions:
7.70x5.16x.43 in. .30 lbs.
Age Level:
from 18
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