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“Funny, human, highly learned and literary, sexy, and filled with psychological nuances that remain unrivaled at the hands of any other psychological writer.” —André Aciman A novel without a plot, this work chronicles the adventures of Parson Yorick as he travels through France and Italy, enjoying encounters with a variety of people, especially attractive ones. The narrative shifts from a travelogue to a collection of dramatic sketches, ironic incidents, philosophical reflections, and anecdotes, blending sharp wit with gaiety and tender emotion. Alongside his masterpiece, Tristram Shandy, the author developed a unique style that positioned him as a pioneer of stream-of-consciousness writing. This edition includes an introduction that contextualizes the novel within Sterne's broader work and the genre of "sentimental" literature, as well as a chronology, reading suggestions, and comprehensive explanatory notes. For over seventy years, Penguin has been a leading publisher of classic literature, offering a vast collection of authoritative texts enhanced by scholarly introductions and notes, making it a trusted source for readers seeking the best works across history and genres.
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A Sentimental Journey, Laurence Sterne
- Lingua
- Pubblicato
- 2002
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- Titolo
- A Sentimental Journey
- Lingua
- Inglese
- Autori
- Laurence Sterne
- Editore
- Penguin Classics
- Pubblicato
- 2002
- Pagine
- 176
- ISBN10
- 0140437797
- ISBN13
- 9780140437799
- Serie
- Descrizione
- “Funny, human, highly learned and literary, sexy, and filled with psychological nuances that remain unrivaled at the hands of any other psychological writer.” —André Aciman A novel without a plot, this work chronicles the adventures of Parson Yorick as he travels through France and Italy, enjoying encounters with a variety of people, especially attractive ones. The narrative shifts from a travelogue to a collection of dramatic sketches, ironic incidents, philosophical reflections, and anecdotes, blending sharp wit with gaiety and tender emotion. Alongside his masterpiece, Tristram Shandy, the author developed a unique style that positioned him as a pioneer of stream-of-consciousness writing. This edition includes an introduction that contextualizes the novel within Sterne's broader work and the genre of "sentimental" literature, as well as a chronology, reading suggestions, and comprehensive explanatory notes. For over seventy years, Penguin has been a leading publisher of classic literature, offering a vast collection of authoritative texts enhanced by scholarly introductions and notes, making it a trusted source for readers seeking the best works across history and genres.