A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy by Laurence Sterne

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Author Sterne, Laurence, 1713-1768
Title A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy
Note Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Sentimental_Journey_Through_France_and_Italy
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Summary "A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy" by Laurence Sterne is a travel narrative written in the late 18th century. The work follows Mr. Yorick, a character who represents Sterne himself, as he embarks on a journey through France and Italy, blending personal reflection with observations on society, culture, and the human condition. The narrative also hints at themes of love, melancholy, and the complexities of interpersonal relationships. At the start of the journey, Yorick finds himself debating the nature of travel and what it brings to one's character. He arrives in Calais and quickly settles into a contemplative mood, reflecting on the human experience in foreign lands. His interaction with a poor monk invites themes of generosity and moral struggle, as he grapples with his hesitations about giving to those in need. The opening portion highlights Yorick's keen observational skills and his tendency toward sentimentality, setting up a journey that promises both external adventures and internal musings as he navigates social connections and emotional challenges throughout his travels. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Humorous stories
Subject Psychological fiction
Subject Clergy -- Fiction
Subject Italy -- Fiction
Subject France -- Fiction
Subject Travelers -- Fiction
Subject British -- Italy -- Fiction
Subject British -- France -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 804
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Oct 24, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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