A Sentimental Journey and Other Writings
- ISBN-10
- 0191920975
- ISBN-13
- 9780191920974
- Category
- Travelers
- Pages
- 262
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2020
- Author
- Laurence Sterne
Description
Sterne travelled extensively in the 1760s, and drew on his experiences to write the narrative of Mr Yorick, the sentimental traveller. This volume demonstrates the rare early satire which marked the beginning of the major phase of Sterne's career.
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