A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy by Laurence Sterne
By Mr. Yorick
This novel follows the travels of a charming and sensitive man, who journeys through France and Italy, engaging in philosophical debates, falling in and out of love, and experiencing a variety of comedic misadventures. Along the way, he encounters a diverse array of characters, each with their own unique stories and perspectives. The novel is a humorous and satirical critique of travel literature of the time, with a focus on the human condition and the nature of sentimentalism.
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- Published
- 1768
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 128-176
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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- A Sentimental Journey
- A Sentimental Journey through France and Italy
- Il Viaggio Sentimentale Di Laurence Sterne. Ulteriori Avventure Di Yorick Narrate Da Eugenio
- Il viaggio sentimentale
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This book is on the following 5 lists:
- 351st on The Complete 500: OCLC (OCLC)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)
- The 100 Best Novels Of All Time (Runners-Up) (The Guardian)